Sofyan Amrabat backs Senegal in AFCON 2025 dispute

Sofyan Amrabat has reignited debate in Morocco over the identity of the 2025 African champion after being linked to a declaration favouring Senegal. The reported position has added another controversy to discussions surrounding the Africa Cup of Nations and has been viewed by some Moroccan supporters as a rejection of their national team’s standing.

The midfielder is said to have described Senegal as the continent’s genuine champion. The remark has circulated amid an already sensitive debate over the 2025 tournament, making Amrabat’s reported stance the focus of reactions in Morocco. If confirmed, it would give the dispute a direct connection to a prominent member of the Moroccan squad.

Amrabat’s relationship with the national team is also part of the story. He has reportedly chosen not to return to the group while it remains under the current coach, citing personal reasons. That decision places his comments in the context of an unresolved situation with the selection rather than as an isolated opinion on the tournament.

The episode could bring further reaction in Morocco and renew arguments over the status of the 2025 African champion. For now, the statement remains attributed to Amrabat, while the debate continues around both Senegal’s claim and the midfielder’s future involvement with Morocco.