Attendance Figures Impress : Record- Breaking Crowds In First Round.

AFCON: Attendance Figures Impress, Record Breaking Crowds In First Round.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco is off to a flying start, with a whopping 236,849 fans packing the stadiums for the first round of group stage matches across 12 games. This impressive turnout surpasses the 197,880 fans who attended the opening round in Ivory Coast in 2023.

The hosts, Morocco, set the tone with a massive crowd of 60,180 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, witnessing their 2-0 win over Comoros. Cameroon vs Gabon was another crowd-pleaser, with 35,200 fans cheering on their teams, followed by Egypt’s star-studded encounter against Zimbabwe, which drew 28,199 supporters.

Other notable matches included Senegal vs Botswana, which attracted 18,591 fans, and Algeria vs Sudan, with 16,115 spectators.

The tournament is showcasing a mix of thrilling football and enthusiastic crowds, with Morocco’s match against Mali and other upcoming fixtures expected to draw even bigger audiences. The Africa Cup of Nations is known for its electric atmosphere, and Morocco 2025 is living up to expectations so far .

Breaking down the attendance figures, here’s how the matches stacked up:

Morocco vs Comoros (60,180), Cameroon vs Gabon (35,200), Egypt vs Zimbabwe (28,199), Senegal vs Botswana (18,591), Algeria vs Sudan (16,115), DR Congo vs Benin (13,073), Tunisia vs Uganda (13,387), Ivory Coast vs Mozambique (13,041), Nigeria vs Tanzania (11,444), Mali vs Zambia (10,124), Burkina Faso vs Equatorial Guinea (10,267), and South Africa vs Angola (4,013).

The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 in Morocco is off to a fantastic start, with record-breaking attendance and thrilling matches. As the tournament progresses, fans can expect more exciting football and electric atmospheres. The momentum is building, and it promises to be an unforgettable tournament.