- Safiu Kehinde
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the African Cup of Nations’ (AFCON) Morocco 2025 Local Organising Committee have on Friday announced free electronic visas for fans travelling to the watch the tournament in Morocco.
Ahead of the bi-annual tournament slated to run from the 21st of December 2025 to the 18th of January, 2026, CAF in a statement issued on its official website disclosed that the electronic visas will be issued free of charge in a bid to meet the growing global demand for Africa’s biggest football event.
The visa, according to the statement can only be obtained through the YALLA app.
Fans are urged to download the YALLA app on Google Play or the App Store, or visit the official YALLA website, complete the Fan ID form, and, if required, submit the e-visa request.
Once approved, supporters can purchase match tickets on the CAF ticketing platform.
CAF further explained that fans need two documents, a fan identification and an e-visa, to stay in Morocco and enter football stadiums throughout the tournament.
“A Fan ID is mandatory for entry to all stadiums and official Fan Areas. Supporters can apply for both the Fan ID and e-visa in one place inside the YALLA app, streamlining travel and stadium access.
“The Fan ID application and e-visa request are completed seamlessly within the YALLA app, ensuring a faster, easier and secure experience for international visitors and local fans alike,
“The new measures are designed to deliver a seamless, secure fan experience for Africa’s showpiece event that will be played across nine stadiums in six cities,” CAF said.