As teams continue to arrive in Morocco for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, attention has expanded beyond tactics, squad lists, and title ambitions. African culture is taking center stage, with traditional fashion quickly becoming one of the tournament’s earliest talking points.
While football remains the main attraction, AFCON has long served as a continental showcase of identity, heritage, and style. From airport arrivals to official receptions, teams are turning their first public appearances into cultural statements.
At the 2023 tournament in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana drew attention for its bold use of Kente. This year, early arrivals from Mali, Comoros, Senegal, Nigeria, and Benin are sparking debate over which nation has made the strongest impression.
Mali’s Statement in Handwoven Heritage
Our arrivals are just one of a kind. Mali’s in and ready! 🇲🇱
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