Moroccan Actress Talks About Pride, Pain, and Belonging as Atlas Lions Make It to the 2025 AFCON Final## A Country on the Edge of History
Everyone is watching the match between Morocco and Senegal as Africa gets ready for the long-awaited 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. For Soundous Moufakir, an actress and model from Morocco, this moment is very emotional.
She is proud and homesick as she celebrates a defining moment in Moroccan football history. Even though she is thousands of miles away, she feels the moment deeply.”My Heart Is in Morocco Today”
Soundous, who now lives in India and has a successful career in entertainment, sent a touching message after the Atlas Lions’ exciting semi-final win. “My heart is in Morocco right now.” She said, “Every beat carries our people, our colours, and our dreams, even though I’m far from home.”
Soundous thinks that Morocco’s journey to the AFCON final is more than just a sport. In her view, it shows the unity, strength, and national spirit that Moroccans all over the world share.## The Good and Bad of Celebrating from Afar
Being away during such a historic time has been both good and bad. Soundous talked about how her home country made her feel. “Being away makes my heart heavy, but it is also full.” “I feel the homeland calling from afar through tears, goosebumps, and memories,” she said.
But she finds comfort in celebrating the moment in India. She is with friends who support her pride and heritage.## Finding a Place to Call Home in India
Soundous feels lucky to be able to share the joy with her Indian friends, even though she is far away from Morocco. “Being in India with friends who share my pride is a huge blessing for me. She went on to say, “Tomorrow’s final is for every Moroccan who carries their country in their heart.”
Her words reflect how Moroccans living abroad feel.## A Historic AFCON Final: Morocco vs. Senegal
The Moroccan national team, coached by Walid Regragui, will play Senegal on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Rabat.
This is Morocco’s first AFCON final since 2004. The country is going for its first continental title in 50 years. This makes the event even more important.## About Soundous Moufakir
Soundous Moufakir is an actress, model, and reality TV star from Morocco who lives in Mumbai. She became famous through shows like “Khatron Ke Khiladi 13,” “MTV Splitsvilla,” and “The Great Indian Kapil Show.” She was born on February 15, 1998.
She has a lot of movie projects planned for 2026. She is still making a name for herself in Indian cinema while staying very connected to her Moroccan roots. She is now a cultural bridge between Morocco and India, celebrating heritage, ambition, and world peace.
