{"id":6160,"date":"2025-12-08T13:00:20","date_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:00:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/6160"},"modified":"2025-12-08T13:00:20","modified_gmt":"2025-12-08T12:00:20","slug":"%f0%9f%94%a5lion-the-official-mascot-of-the-africa-cup-in-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tanja7.com\/en\/6160","title":{"rendered":"\ud83d\udd25Lion&#8230; the official mascot of the Africa Cup in Morocco"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Confederation of African Football (CAF) revealed today, Monday, December 8, 2025, the official mascot for the Africa Cup of Nations &#8220;Total Energies&#8221; 2025, which will be hosted by the Kingdom of Morocco for the first time since 1988.<\/p>\n<p>The mascot, named &#8220;Assad&#8221; (\u0623\u0633\u062f), is a cheerful lion wearing the official uniform of the Moroccan national team in red and green, appearing in a 29-second promotional video amidst authentic Moroccan architectural landmarks, palm trees, and festive atmospheres that reflect the spirit of African football.<\/p>\n<p>The choice of the name &#8220;Assad&#8221; is not arbitrary; it carries deep symbolism. 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