Morocco is preparing to offer a Totalnergies 2025 African CAF CAF CAF. At one year exactly at the start of the tournament, the African Football Confederation (CAF) unveiled the official logo inspired by the mosaic “Zellige”, paying tribute to Moroccan crafts.
It is in a splendor of colors and history that CAF revealed, the official logo of the African Cup of Nations 2025. This symbol, which is distinguished by an inspiration drawn from the heart of the Moroccan heritage: Zellige, This millennial mosaic which embodies the very essence of the architecture and crafts of the kingdom.
CAF has chosen Zellige, or mosaic in enameled terracotta, is a national pride in Morocco, born in the 10th century in the city of Fez. This exceptional know-how, registered with the World Intellectual Property Organization under the name of “Zellige de Fez”, is a living testimony of Moroccan ingenuity and the cultural heritage transmitted from generation to generation. Through geometric patterns of remarkable precision and a palette of bright colors, the Zellige has reached its peak under the Merinid dynasty, which has erected this art into a true decorative language.
It is precisely this aesthetic and symbolic richness that embodies the new logo of the African Cup 2025. The central motif, inspired by these typically Moroccan mosaics, intertwines with the modern forms of the football ball, illustrating the alliance Between tradition and modernity. A subtle combination which, beyond its visual aspect, reflects the identity of Morocco as a land of diversity and creativity.
-By choosing to highlight the Zellige, the CAF made more than a nod to the Mocaine heritage. He sends a clear message to the world: that of a country anchored in its history while being resolutely turned towards the future. This logo also illustrates one of the pillars of the Moroccan candidacy for the organization of this continental event: the development of its unique culture and know-how.
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