{"id":25922,"date":"2025-12-06T06:42:28","date_gmt":"2025-12-06T06:42:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/?p=25922"},"modified":"2025-12-06T06:48:23","modified_gmt":"2025-12-06T06:48:23","slug":"afcon-2025-road-trip-frank-simon-rallies-fans-as-morocco-pushes-to-host-a-historic-tournament","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kick442.com\/fr\/afcon-2025-road-trip-frank-simon-rallies-fans-as-morocco-pushes-to-host-a-historic-tournament\/","title":{"rendered":"AFCON 2025 Road Trip: Frank Simon Rallies Fans as Morocco Pushes to Host a Historic Tournament"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--more--><strong>By Angu Lesley<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Reporting for kick442.com in Benin<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Legendary African football commentator Frank Simon has helped ignite excitement in Benin as the highly anticipated \u201cDestination Morocco 2025 \u2013 Land of Football\u201d road trip kicked off in Cotonou. The continental caravan, driven by sports promoter Prince Zelkifli Rahman Ngoufonja (Zul), is embarking on a symbolic journey across eight countries to rally support for what Morocco hopes will be the most spectacular AFCON in history.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Over three days, Cotonou came alive with football activations, cultural showcases and media interactions as more than fifty journalists, influencers and creators gathered for the launch. Frank Simon, revered across the continent for his deep knowledge of African football and his charismatic broadcasting style, was among the standout personalities wooing fans, engaging communities and amplifying the spirit of the campaign.<\/p>\n<p>For years, Simon has been one of the most authoritative voices chronicling African football stories for global audiences. His presence in Benin added prestige to the initiative, with fans turning up in numbers to meet the commentator synonymous with major African football moments. His participation signals how seriously Morocco and its partners are taking the mission of uniting the continent ahead of AFCON 2025.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_25926\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-25926\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-25926\" src=\"https:\/\/kick442.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC03528-1024x769-1-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kick442.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC03528-1024x769-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/kick442.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC03528-1024x769-1-768x577.jpg 768w, https:\/\/kick442.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC03528-1024x769-1-16x12.jpg 16w, https:\/\/kick442.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC03528-1024x769-1-585x439.jpg 585w, https:\/\/kick442.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/DSC03528-1024x769-1.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-25926\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Upcoming Journalist cant hide their excitement after meeting Frank Simon<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Project promoter Zul underlined that the caravan embodies Morocco\u2019s continental vision: a football tournament that goes beyond sport to celebrate African unity. He said the initiative mirrors Morocco\u2019s ambition to host an AFCON defined by innovation, hospitality and cultural richness. Backed heavily by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, Visit Morocco and Royal Air Maroc, the North African nation wants this edition to set new standards\u2014modern infrastructure, seamless organisation and a fan experience designed to be unforgettable.<\/p>\n<p>World grappling champion Djihene Abdellilah described the social power behind the project, stressing how sport continues to shape and inspire young Africans. Her message resonated strongly with local communities along the road trip\u2019s first stops.<\/p>\n<p>From Benin to Togo, Ghana, C\u00f4te d\u2019Ivoire, Guinea, Senegal, Mauritania and finally Morocco, the travelling delegation will produce daily multimedia content, meet grassroots groups, and create a shared narrative that blends football passion with cultural identity.<\/p>\n<p>As the journey heads north, the voices of Frank Simon, Zul and their team are expected to keep growing louder\u2014carrying a message of continental pride and building momentum toward a tournament Morocco hopes will be remembered as Africa\u2019s best-ever AFCON.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Copyright\u00a92025 kick442.com-Cameroon<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>All rights reserved. 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