Authorities Intensify Fight Against Illegal Sales Amid Ongoing Tournament.

As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 grips football fans across the continent, Moroccan authorities are taking decisive action against ticket fraud. On Friday, December 26, 2025, a 37-year-old suspect was arrested in Agadir, one of the host cities for allegedly selling match tickets through unauthorized channels.

The arrest followed intensive cyber-monitoring by the National Police, who spotted social media posts advertising AFCON tickets outside official platforms. After technical investigations and fieldwork, officers apprehended the man near a major shopping center. A search recovered several tickets and cash suspected to be from illegal sales.

The suspect is now under judicial investigation supervised by the public prosecutor, with probes ongoing to uncover any larger network.

This incident is the latest in a series of enforcement actions. Just days earlier, eight suspects were arrested across cities including Rabat, Marrakech, Salé, and Agadir for similar offenses. Black market prices have skyrocketed, tickets originally priced at around MAD 150 reportedly resold for up to MAD 1,500 or more, leading to empty seats in stadiums despite high demand.

Moroccan security services have adopted a zero-tolerance policy, urging fans to buy tickets exclusively through official CAF channels to avoid scams and support the tournament’s integrity.

With AFCON 2025 in full swing, these crackdowns aim to ensure genuine supporters can enjoy the action without falling victim to fraud. Stay safe and stick to official sources!