Africa: What You Might Have Missed in Afcon 2025 Final

Africa: What You Might Have Missed in Afcon 2025 Final

The just-concluded Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 in Morocco was filled with unforgettable moments on the pitch; but beyond the goals, drama, and silverware, the tournament also delivered major stories off the field.

IShowSpeed wraps up Africa tour with AFCON final appearance

Popular liverstreamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed, real name Darren Jason Watkins Jr, garnered attention worldwide after he made a surprise appearance at the final of the African Cup of Nations on Sunday, marking the last stop on his tour of Africa. Speed, as he is widely known, has amassed a cult following on social media, where the 20-year-old has been sharing his travels across Africa for the last 28 days. Highlights of his livestreams include vi…

What Senegal’s AFCON Win Reveals about Youth Policy Failures

When Senegal’s Teranga Lions lifted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, Dakar lost its composure in the best way possible, with streets becoming dance floors. Development Diaries reports that car horns turned into musical instruments, and even people who swear they ‘do not really follow football’ suddenly remembered every player’s name. For a few sweet hours, the country agreed on one thing without opening a WhatsApp group, and honestly, that victor…

IShowSpeed reveals himself as AFCON final mascot in Senegal vs. Morocco

Famous streamer Darren Jason Watkins Jr., better known as iShowSpeed, made an unexpected appearance at the Africa Cup of Nations final this weekend by showing up to the match dressed up as the tournament’s mascot. Ahead of Morocco’s final against Senegal, the official AFCON account revealed that iShowSpeed was the one dressed as the mascot. When he took off the huge mask, the whole Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium recognized and cheered for him.

What you might have missed in AFCON 2025 final

What you might have missed in AFCON 2025 final