OFFSIDE | HORS JEU - AFCON 2025 Photo Exhibition in Morocco

OFFSIDE: Young African Photography Competition | AFCON 2025, Morocco

Borno Soglo Gallery, Le Club Des Fada, Nataal Media, Dozo, and 54Ruum officially present a jersey-themed photo competition and exhibition at the AFCON 2025 in Morocco, proudly organised by @offside_horsjeu.

This initiative celebrates the spirit, creativity, and unity of African youth through photography. It gives 24 young African photographers, one from each participating nation, the chance to showcase their work on a global stage during the AFCON tournament this December–January 2026.

Meet the Curators/Organisers

Malaurie ACCROMBESSI

Malaurie is a Franco-Beninese photographer, curator, and producer who explores narratives of African identity, its cultural phenomena, and its memory through hybrid, immersive visual projects and events. She is based between Paris and the continent, and she develops a transversal practice combining artistic direction, popular archives, and community engagement.

Léna BOUKILI

Léna is an expert in cultural patronage, lobbying, and public relations based in Paris. She builds bridges between art, culture, influence strategies, and major companies. With experience working with institutions such as the British Museum, the Fondation du Collège de France, Orange, and the Fondation Bettencourt Schueller, she supports projects and partnerships in contemporary African art. She orchestrates events in Europe and across the continent while weaving international networks of influence.

Theme

This is your chance to tell that story through your lens.
Capture the raw, powerful story of the African jersey off the pitch.
What does the jersey mean to you, your people, your culture?
Beyond the game, what identity, pride, or emotion does it carry?

Eligibility

To participate, you must:

• Be between 18 and 35 years old
• Be initially from or based in any country participating in AFCON 2025
• Be a photographer or visual artist with a passion for storytelling through images

Submission Deadline: 6 December 2025

Prizes to be won

• 1 Winner Per Country: Represent your country at the AFCON exhibition in Morocco (Dec 2025 – Jan 2026)
• Surprise Jury Grand Prize: Awarded for outstanding creativity and vision among all national winners
• Diaspora Prize: Celebrating African identity beyond borders

Why you should enter

This competition is more than just a photo exhibition; it's a celebration of African identity, creativity, and youth expression.

Whether you're a documentary photographer or an experimental visual artist, this is your opportunity to share your vision of Africa's passion for football through art.

Submissions are now open!

Find all eligibility details, theme guidelines, and entry instructions through the link below.

GET IN NOW. Submit your work and represent your country.