By Etienne Mainimo Mengnjo
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially launched the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour this week, aiming to connect African football’s spirit with its global community.
The tour, which will feature the coveted TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations trophy, is making two important stops in Europe. The first stop is in London at Below the Lights, Piccadilly Circus, on November 28. The second stop will be in Paris at YOYO in the Palais de Tokyo, on December 4.
CAF describes the initiative as “more than a tour,” but rather a powerful showcase of the continent’s footballing spirit and a celebration of shared African identity. These events are designed to forge a strong connection between the continent and its diaspora, honoring the iconic African players who have achieved legendary status in European leagues.
According to CAF, by bringing the AFCON trophy—a powerful symbol of continental pride—to the diaspora, the tour seeks to reaffirm that African football’s ultimate prize belongs to all Africans, regardless of where they reside. The trophy’s journey to London and Paris is highly symbolic, bridging locations “from Casablanca to Paris, Lagos to London, and everywhere in between,” according to CAF.
The launch of the tour marks the official beginning of the road to the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025, successfully uniting heritage and legacy across the globe.
