AFCON 2025: Tension In Morocco As Egyptian Journalists Walk Out Of Press Conference

AFCON 2025: Tension In Morocco As Egyptian Journalists Walk Out Of Press Conference

Sampson Adedeji

Tension rose in Casablanca on the eve of the third-place playoff at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as Egyptian journalists staged a walkout during a pre-match press conference ahead of Egypt’s clash with Nigeria, BSNSports.com.ng reports.

The incident occurred on Friday during official media activities organized ahead of Saturday’s encounter, with emotions still running high following recent developments in the tournament.

Sources at the venue confirmed that several members of the Egyptian media abruptly left the press conference room, creating an atmosphere of unease and speculation.

While the exact reasons behind the walkout were not immediately clarified, the action underscored the charged mood surrounding the competition, particularly as teams and stakeholders process the fallout from the latter stages of the tournament.

The third-place playoff between Egypt and Nigeria is scheduled to take place on Saturday in Casablanca, with both teams aiming to finish the competition on a positive note after missing out on a place in the final.

AFCON 2025 has once again lived up to its reputation for drama, with intense moments unfolding not only on the pitch but also off it, as tensions continue to simmer among teams, officials, and the media.