Before the world watched, Africa believed. AFCON has always been bigger than the pitch, a stage for African pride, power, and legacy. It’s more than a tournament or 90 minutes of football, it’s Africa owning and telling its own story. It’s a battle for visibility.

Born out of the unexpected in 1957, AFCON continues to shape legends, from Roger Milla to Mohamed Salah to Sadio Mane. As the world turns its eyes to Morocco for the 35th edition of AFCON, discover why this tournament is the heartbeat of Africa from how it begun.