AFCON 2025: Man United fans tell Mazraoui to report to Old Trafford after final heartbreak

The Manchester United faithful have rallied around Noussair Mazraoui in the wake of Morocco’s devastating defeat to Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final.

As the Atlas Lions fell agonisingly short of continental glory on home soil, the Red Devils’ supporters flooded social media with messages of encouragement, urging the defender to put the disappointment behind him and "report to Old Trafford" immediately.

The Moroccan international’s tournament ended in tears, but his club side was quick to show their appreciation for his efforts. Manchester United’s official social media accounts posted a message of solidarity shortly after the final whistle:

"Commiserations to Nous, after Morocco were beaten in the #AFCON final. We are proud of your journey."

While the club offered official condolences, the fans were more direct in their desires. With the Premier League season entering a crucial phase under the management of Michael Carrick, United supporters are eager to see their first-choice right-back return to the starting lineup.

The frustration with current defensive performances was evident, as many fans compared Mazraoui’s consistent form to the recent struggles of Diogo Dalot.

The sentiment among the fanbase is clear: redemption for Mazraoui’s international heartbreak lies in the resurgent project currently building at the Theatre of Dreams.

The digital outcry featured a mix of humour and desperation as fans looked ahead to a high-stakes fixture against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium.

“Abeg return to Manchester asap, Dalot wan end me,” one fan pleaded, highlighting the urgency of the situation.

“Let’s take that hunger and anger to the Emirates,” another supporter remarked, hoping the defender will channel his disappointment into a dominant performance against the Gunners at the weekend.

“We need him to start against Arsenal, I cannot afford to watch Dalot again,” a third fan added, emphasising the tactical importance of the Moroccan’s return.

“Big up to you Maz, now please do all of us a favour and take your spot back from Dalot. He has been stinking it up on a weekly basis,” read another viral post.

As Michael Carrick’s side looks to finish the season on a high, after the huge derby win against Manchester City, the return of a focused and determined Mazraoui is seen as a vital component for the run-in.

While the loss in Rabat will sting for some time, the Manchester United community has made it certain that their star defender has a supportive home waiting for him in England.