The truth about the death of a security officer at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco
The General Directorate of National Security in the Kingdom of Morocco put an end to the circulating rumors, categorically denying the news that spread like wildfire on social media platforms, which claimed the death of a member of the private security force following an attack by Senegalese fans, on the sidelines of the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The final match of the continental championship, which brought together the Moroccan national team and its Senegalese counterpart last Sunday at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, witnessed the crowning of the “Lions of Teranga” with the African title after their victory with a killer goal, in a match characterized by competitiveness and football excitement.
The truth about the events and the official statement
In a swift response to the circulating reports, the General Directorate of National Security issued an official statement refuting all claims of a murder or fatal assault. Security authorities, after a thorough review of medical records and coordination with relevant health institutions, confirmed that no deaths had been recorded among private security personnel, public forces, or even ball boys at the stadium.
The statement indicated that the security services did not initiate any procedures to examine the body of a person suspected of having died as a result of sports riots, which confirms that the news circulating is nothing more than misleading rumors aimed at creating confusion and distorting the continental football celebration.
Context of the event and the importance of the Moroccan organization
These rumors come at a time when the world's attention is focused on the Kingdom of Morocco, which has proven its ability to host major sporting events. Hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final is a pivotal step in Morocco's preparations for even larger global events, most notably the joint hosting of the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Therefore, Moroccan authorities are placing paramount importance on security, allocating significant logistical and human resources to ensure the safety of fans and participating delegations.
Morocco’s success in organizing this tournament reflects the great development in sports infrastructure and organizational capabilities, and any attempt to create confusion by spreading false news about security lapses is an attack on the country’s image and international sporting reputation.
Legal accountability for those who spread discord
In closing, the General Directorate of National Security emphasized that it will not tolerate those spreading such false news. It affirmed its determination to take all necessary legal measures to identify those behind the fabrication and dissemination of these claims, with the aim of bringing them to justice. This firm action comes within the framework of combating cybercrime and the spread of false news that could undermine the sense of security among citizens and visitors to the Kingdom.
