CAF picks Burna Boy, three others for AFCON 2025 concert finale

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced that Grammy-winning Nigerian superstar Burna Boy will headline the final Fan Zone concert for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.

According to a post on CAF’s official X account account, the concert finale will take place on Friday at the OLM Souissi Fan Zone in Rabat, Morocco, starting at 8 p.m. local time.

The event will also feature performances by artists Stormy, Stonebwoy, and Jaylann.

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The 2025 AFCON has blended top-tier football with major musical showcases.

The tournament’s opening in Rabat featured a spectacular concert headlined by Nigerian music star Davido alongside RedOne and French Montana.

It was held just before the host nation Morocco’s opening match against Comoros.

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The concert finale precedes a thrilling weekend of football. Nigeria will face Egypt in the third-place match on Saturday while the host nation Morocco will contend with Senegal in the final on Sunday as they seek their first AFCON title since 1976.

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