African football is already a spectacle. But when you add African humor, the Africa Cup of Nations becomes a comedy festival. Every match transforms into a sketch on social media. Congolese fans turn every goal into a dramatic comedy, Cameroonians into a romantic comedy, and Ivorians into a thriller full of twists and turns. Missed dribbles and missed shots become memes, GIFs, and viral one-liners. In Africa, they don't really play a match: they bicker… for laughs. Insults always end in collective hilarity.

Senegal plays its Round of 16 qualifier this afternoon against Benin, but the real Africa Cup of Nations is unfolding on WhatsApp, TikTok, and Instagram. In Tangier, where the national team is based, hundreds of Senegalese content creators and influencers are parading through the narrow streets of the old city. Hilarious stories, impromptu dance videos in front of the Lions' hotel, sketches about Sadio Mané's habits: anything goes to get a laugh and gain followers. Social media has become a virtual pitch where everyone scores… laughs.

On the other hand, commerce and humor blend perfectly: revamped jerseys, patriotic sweaters, coats in the national colors, and even tricolor nightgowns for sleeping in style and patriotism. While the Lions score goals, Senegalese influencers in Tangier rack up laughs, clicks, and likes.

The AFCON is no longer just a tournament; it's an African comedy where every action becomes a viral moment, and where the real trophy... is that of shared laughter.