Prince Moulay El Hassan attended the ceremony in a VIP box alongside state and sporting leaders, including FIFA President Gianni Infantino and CAF President Patric Motsepe. He attended the opening ceremony which included cultural performances and an official speech.
Son Altesse le Prince Moulay El Hassan salue les joueurs avant le début du match.
— (@MountakhabFoot) December 21, 2025
However, the video of the prince refusing to accept the royal protocol, in the sense that he does not want soldiers and officials to kiss his hand, is going around the world.
L’esclavage au Maroc #Infantino et #Motsepe sous le choc
Lekjaa s’agenouille et baise la main du prince héritier marocain#TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 #AFCON2025 pic.twitter.com/xYjF27tfCE— Algeria Gate (@algatedz) December 21, 2025
In the video, we see the prince extending his right hand, the briefest handshake follows, and Moulay can barely stand it. But when officials try to kiss his hand, the prince recoils as if electrocuted.
(Vijesti.ba)
