‘I Had Never Felt This Before’: Senegal’s Mendy on Morocco’s AFCON Crowd

Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy expressed his amazement at the extraordinary atmosphere created by Moroccan supporters during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final in Rabat. He stated that he had never experienced such an ambiance, which left a lasting impression on him long after the match. Mendy also highlighted that Moroccan supporters are among the most influential in football, as evidenced by their ranking among the top ten globally for engagement on social media platforms.