Some players were present to support countries of their parents, while others watched for fun. These players, who have African heritage, were present to cheer on their teams and help project the tournament to a global audience. Coaches:Legendary French coach Zinedine Zidane was in the stands to support his son, Luca Zidane, who delivered a brilliant performance in goal for Algeria. Aliou Cissé, who led Senegal to their first-ever AFCON title in 2021 after defeating Egypt 4–2 on penalties, was also present to support the team in the 2025 final against Morocco. The 2025 AFCON gained significant global attention as these personalities helped draw audiences to the tournament.

Source: GhanaWeb January 22, 2026 12:03 UTC