Heba Press – W.A.E
The Brazilian analyst and commentator on the ESPN channel, Oberatan Leal, confirmed that the African Cup of Nations (Morocco – 2025) constituted an important turning point in the history of this competition, and redefined the standards of African football, whether in terms of the quality of its organization or the level of infrastructure that was harnessed.
Layal explained, in a statement to the Maghreb Arab Press Agency, that this edition of the African Cup of Nations is “the best” in the history of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), especially in light of the “unprecedented level of investment” in this continental competition, noting that “this matter is not surprising” for a country like Morocco.
The analyst highlighted that the Kingdom raised the African Cup to a level comparable to major international competitions, as this edition conformed to the standards adopted in the European Nations Championship or the Copa America, in terms of the quality of the stadiums that conform to the standards of the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA), and the high-level infrastructure designated for training and reception that was allocated for the benefit of the participating teams.
Layal noted that “these standards are usually linked to the World Cup, not to the African Cup of Nations,” pointing out that the tournament organized by Morocco raised the bar high for future tournaments.
Touching on the distinguished path that the Moroccan national team went through during this cup, the analyst highlighted that the new performance of the Atlas Lions, who reached the final of this prestigious tournament, falls within the framework of a positive dynamic continuity witnessed by football in the Kingdom.
He added, “Morocco has become one of the teams that constantly plays in the first rounds,” noting in this regard the positive performance achieved by various Moroccan teams, in their various categories, in recent years.
The analyst considered that this continuity embodies “permanent competitiveness” and consolidates Morocco’s position among the major football countries, noting that “reaching the final of this tournament and remaining close to the title until the final moments shows that Morocco has become a player among the greats.”
He stressed that “there is no doubt that Morocco has one of the strongest teams in Africa,” noting that the national team will shine more during the upcoming sporting events.
The Brazilian analyst also highlighted the long-term strategic vision for developing Moroccan football, pointing to investment in the human element and infrastructure that constitute basic pillars of this strategy.
Obiratane Leal considered that this successful edition of the African Cup of Nations sends a clear message to the continent and the world of football internationally, stating that “Morocco has proven its ability to organize major events and impose itself as an African reference,” at both the organizational and sporting levels.
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