Rabat, Morocco — While the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 has delivered thrilling football action on the pitch, Senegalese photographer Amina Fall is turning heads off it.
With her camera in hand, Fall has been capturing stunning moments throughout the tournament, earning viral attention and admiration across social media.
Fall, known for her keen eye and emotional storytelling through photography, has become one of the tournament’s breakout stars. Her work—ranging from candid sideline shots to evocative game-day moments—has often garnered more likes and shares than official AFCON accounts.
One particularly viral image shows Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy shielding a young fan from the rain, a moment captured with sensitivity and timing that has captivated viewers worldwide.
Accredited to cover major sporting events, Fall’s talent has been formally recognised with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) “Woman of the Year” award in sports journalism. Her social media presence, where she goes by @amina_photographer__, boasts over 100,000 followers who eagerly follow her coverage of the tournament and her artistic perspective on the game.
Beyond her photography, Fall represents a new generation of African women excelling in male-dominated fields like sports media. Fans and colleagues alike praise her professionalism, creativity, and endurance—qualities that shine through in every image she posts from the AFCON sidelines.
From the sidelines of Morocco to social media feeds across the continent, Amina Fall is proving that capturing the spirit of African football is about more than just goals and scores—it’s about telling the stories that resonate with fans everywhere.
