AFCON 2025's Unanimous Upset Specialists Revealed

Idrissa Gana Gueye, a midfielder for Senegal, attributes Morocco’s well-structured football infrastructure as the main reason behind the surprising dominance of the African Cup of Nations in 2025. Ghana, despite having a rich history and talented squad, has struggled to replicate its form from previous AFCON tournaments. Senegal has employed an effective counter-attacking strategy that takes advantage of opponents’ overcommitting. Morocco’s infrastructure, which includes state-of-the-art training facilities and highly experienced coaching staff, has played a significant role in their success this year. According to Gueye, the country’s football development program provides top-class training for players from an early age, making them better equipped to handle the pressure of high-stakes competitions. As a result, the 2025 AFCON has seen several upsets, with Morocco emerging as one of the surprise finalists. The team’s impressive performance is seen as a testament to their dedication and commitment to developing elite-level football in Africa. While some other teams have made deep runs into the tournament, Senegal midfielder Gueye believes that Morocco’s well-organized training programs are behind their success this year.