The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) is set to kick off in a few days, and the excitement is already palpable.
It will be 28 days of high-level football on the continent, as some of the best players in the world trade tackles across nine stadiums in six Moroccan cities.
For Africa, the AFCON is not just about football; it serves as an opportunity for different cultures to intersect. It encompasses everything—the food, music, dance, and, of course, attire.
All these are important elements of the African identity, and the different participating teams have taken it upon themselves to show up and show out.
In most AFCON tournaments, teams showcase their cultural heritage through their traditional outfits upon arriving in the host country. This year is no different.
In this article, Soccernet.ng highlights the different ways some of the participating countries turned up in Morocco for the 2025 AFCON.
Nigeria: How Super Eagles Turned Up In Morocco
The Super Eagles have been camped in Egypt since the start of the week. But they left for Morocco on Thursday.
The Nigerian players were dressed in a beautiful all green native attire － a short-sleeved tunic, trousers, and a cap to match.
They say the beauty is in the details. Nigeria nailed every one. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | #WeDressDifferent pic.twitter.com/dv4BhFLlZz
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 18, 2025
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 18, 2025
The Eagles Of Mali: Showing Up And Showing Out
The Malians visited their government house and were given a send forth ceremony. The players and coaches were adorned in some brilliant attires.
Talk about style, take a look at Mali arriving in Morocco! #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | #WeDressDifferent pic.twitter.com/K7gXYzfkBk
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 17, 2025
Warriors of Zimbabwe: Slaying Before The AFCON War
The Warriors of Zimbabwe turned up to Morocco dressed in black blazers over white shirts, with black pants to go.
Go Warriors! Zimbabwe head to Morocco in full fashion. ❤️#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | #WeDressDifferent pic.twitter.com/L1IYoxknnn
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 17, 2025
Comoros: Definitely Here For A Good Time
Comoros are not favorites to win the 2025 AFCON, but they are definitely a team to watch, having topped their qualifiers group which had Tunisia, Gambia, and Madagascar.
For those who don’t care much about the football played on the pitch, the Comoros players are surely a sore eyes. They arrived in Morocco, donning beautiful white caftans.
Fashionably on time. Comoros have landed. #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | #WeDressDifferent pic.twitter.com/NWrrO0rJut
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 18, 2025
Benin: Gernot Rohr’s Men Dazzle In Morocco
Assignment very clearly understood by Les Guépards! #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 | #WeDressDifferent pic.twitter.com/z80KhVWvjg
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) December 18, 2025
Angola: The Blaco Sable Antelopes Dancing Into Morocco
The Black Sable Antelopes of Angola have never won the AFCON, but they are filled with optimism heading into the 2025 AFCON.
They didn’t wear any native attire, but they showed up with some nice dance moves. They’ll be hoping to repeat that dance in the final.
Teranga Lions of Senegal: Dressed in Royalty, Back For Their Crown
The Teranga Lions of Senegal won the title in 2021. But they lost it to Ivory Coast in the 2023 edition. However, they’ll be hoping to reclaim that title in Morocco.
The Senegalese players turned up in Morocco, looking hot in their beautiful long-sleeve tunics and white pants.
The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off on December 21, with a game between Morocco and Comoros at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah.