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CAF AFCON MOROCCO 2025: UNDERSTANDING THE FIVE KEY LANGUAGES FOR AFCON FANS
Travelling to AFCON Morocco 2025? This guide to Darija (local Arabic), Amazigh, and French will help fans connect with locals and navigate the country.
Morocco is getting ready to host fans from all over Africa and the world. Visitors will find a country that’s friendly, welcoming, and full of different languages.
If you’re planning to go, knowing a bit about the main languages can really help you connect with locals and enjoy your time there.
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 is happening from December 21, 2025, to January 18, 2026. Here’s a quick look at the languages you’ll hear in Morocco.
Darija: The Language of Everyday Life
Darija is the most common language in Morocco. It’s a Moroccan type of Arabic that people use every day.
It mixes Amazigh, French, Spanish, and English, so it’s lively and fast. You’ll hear it in markets, cabs, cafes, stadiums, and fan zones. If you want to say hello to someone, try:
Darija Standard Greeting: Salam, kidayr?” — “Hello, how are you?”
Amazigh: An Official Language
Amazigh languages are also important. These include Tarifit in the north, Tamazight in the centre, and Tachelhit in the south.
Amazigh is an official language, so you’ll see it on signs and in public places. It’s written in Tifinagh script.
If you travel outside the big cities, especially to the mountains or desert, you’ll hear Amazigh spoken a lot.
Amazigh standard greeting: “Azul, amek tgit?” — “Hello, how are you?”
Arabic: The Formal Language
Modern Standard Arabic (Fus’ha) is used for education and official stuff, but not so much in everyday talk. You might hear it if you watch TV, read CAFOnline, or go to press conferences before and after the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON games.
Arabic standard greeting: “Marhaban, kayfa haluk?” — “Hello, how are you?”
French: Used in Business and Cities
Because of Morocco’s history, French is common in government, business, and cities.
Many public services, menus, and transportation info are in both Arabic and French. This makes it easier for people from West Africa and Europe to get around.
French standard greeting: “Bonjour, comment allez-vous?” — “Hello, how are you?”
Spanish and English
In the northern cities of Tangier, Tetouan, and Nador, many people still speak Spanish because of cultural ties.
More young Moroccans are learning English, as are people who work in tourism.
Spanish standard greeting: “Hola, ¿cómo estás?” — “Hello, how are you?”
With its many languages and friendly people, Morocco is a great place for all fans to visit.
WILFRIED NANCY: CELTIC BOSS BLOCKS OUT ALL "NOISE" AND CRITICISM AFTER HEARTS LOSS
After the heat following the Hearts' loss, Celtic manager Wilfried Nancy stated he has "blocked everything out," including social media criticism, to focus solely on the team's performance.
Celtic's head coach, Wilfried Nancy, said he tunes out all the noise when making decisions as a manager.
This comes after the Frenchman faced some heat after a 2-1 loss to Heart of Midlothian in his first game with the Glasgow team.
Before the Europa League match against AS Roma, Nancy said he doesn't pay attention to what others think.
When asked if those opinions bother him, he told a press conference, "That's a good question."
I'll be honest.
Every team I've coached—when I decided to become a coach—well, when I had the chance to become a coach, I'd been an assistant for seven years, working with many coaches.
I always told myself that when I became a coach, I'd block everything out. And that's exactly what I did.
He said he's built a wall between himself and any outside opinions, even online criticism.
I've blocked anything on Twitter that mentions my name, the club, or what people are saying.
People can say what they want. It's part of the job, and that's what we prepare for. I'm not here to comment on everything.
The manager explained that ignoring public opinion helps him focus on what he can control to improve how the team plays.
He used an analogy about how everyone has different tastes, like when people have different experiences with the same food.
We could visit a restaurant together, and you might love the food, while I don't.
Get what I mean? You like it, and I don't.
Nancy made his goals clear: he's focused on his players and the club and wants to do his best to give good performances.
He wrapped up by saying, At the end of the day, it's part of the job. I control what I can to be good with my players, my club, and the people I work with and to make sure we have the best chance of winning by playing well.
His team will play AS Roma in the Europa League tomorrow.
PEACE PRIZE SCRUTINY: FIFA FACES FORMAL COMPLAINT ABOUT UNILATERAL DONALD TRUMP AWARD
FIFA President Gianni Infantino is accused of four breaches of the ethics code by FairSquare, including awarding the first FIFA Peace Prize to Donald Trump at the World Cup draw.
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After the World Cup draw last week, FIFA is facing a formal complaint about political neutrality. FairSquare, a nonprofit, sent FIFA’s Ethics Committee a detailed letter pointing out four possible violations by FIFA President Gianni Infantino during the event, one of which was giving out the FIFA Peace Prize.
Calls for FIFA to Look Into It
FairSquare's complaint follows the World Cup draw. At the event, the awarding of the first-ever FIFA Peace Prize was part of several mentions of President Donald Trump. FIFA said the award recognised Trump’s work in promoting peace and unity around the world.
FairSquare believes that giving the prize, along with other things that happened during the event, might have gone against FIFA’s policy of being politically neutral. They've requested the ethics committee to look into the decision to create and give out the FIFA Peace Prize and whether it followed FIFA’s rules.
Infantino and Trump
Infantino and Trump have met a few times over the years, which isn't unusual, as FIFA presidents often meet with leaders from different countries. During the draw, Infantino made some comments about Trump.
He said he was surprised by negative comments about Trump. He stated that, regardless of not being American, Trump was elected in the United States, and one should respect the results of a democratic election.
FairSquare's complaint argues that these statements show a political stance, breaking FIFA’s neutrality rules.
FIFA's Ethics Code
FIFA's ethics code says that the organisation should stay neutral when it comes to politics. It specifically says FIFA remains neutral in matters of politics and religion, also requiring everyone bound by the code to remain politically neutral when dealing with government groups.
Infantino has met with Trump a few times, including an invitation to the presidential inauguration and visits to the Oval Office.
Acting Alone
The Peace Prize given to Trump has been questioned, as it seems it was decided on and awarded without talking to senior FIFA officials. High-ranking FIFA officials were unaware of the award before its announcement. The award was revealed on the same day Infantino spoke at an event in the United States.
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