Africa’s premier football tournament returns on 21st December, with defending champions Ivory Coast set to compete against the continent’s elite in Morocco.
By Abioye Damilare Samson
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has launched the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Diaspora Tour, a landmark initiative designed to strengthen cultural and communal ties between Africa and its global diaspora through the shared language of football.
The Tour will make two major stops in Europe, beginning with London on 28th November, followed by a Paris edition on 4th December at YOYO, Palais de Tokyo. Conceived as more than a promotional campaign, the Diaspora Tour is positioned as a cultural bridge celebrating African identity, heritage, and artistic influence across continents.
London’s programme will feature performances by award-winning artistes Odumodublvck and Stonebwoy, alongside a panel conversation moderated by presenter, Anita Abayomi. The event will also host roundtable discussions with leading voices across football and culture, and a special reveal of the TotalEnergies AFCON trophy.
CAF describes the journey as a bridge between “the continent that forges legends and the diaspora that carries them high”. As Africa and its diaspora prepare to rally behind AFCON 2025, this tour seeks to reignite pride, solidarity, and a sense of belonging among global African communities, whether they hail from Casablanca, Lagos, or are gathering in London’s Below The Lights, Piccadilly Lights, or Paris. The London stop is free and open to the public, running from 3 pm to 10 pm.
Africa’s premier football tournament returns on 21st December, with defending champions, Ivory Coast, set to compete against the continent’s elite in Morocco.