USA's FBI Studies AFCON: Morocco’s Rise Changing African Football? | First Sports With Rupha Ramani

January 07, 2026, 7:55 PM ISTFirst Sports by Rupha Ramani

The Africa Cup of Nations is no longer just about football; it’s becoming a global case study. In a stunning development, the FBI visited Morocco to assess stadium security, technology, and infrastructure during AFCON, signalling how seriously the world is now taking African football. Despite early criticism over ticketing chaos and crowd management, Morocco has turned scrutiny into strength with world-class stadiums, massive infrastructure upgrades, and long-term World Cup ambitions. From the 115,000-capacity Grand Stade Hassan II to transport and security innovation, Rupha Ramani explains why Morocco’s AFCON moment is redefining Africa’s place in global football.
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