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Chadi Riad praises new artwork celebrating AFCON in London

Chadi Riad praises new artwork celebrating AFCON in London

Chadi Riad has praised the installation of a new mural to celebrate the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).

The Crystal Palace defender's home country Morocco will be staging the tournament between December and January and to mark the sporting event, Tripadvisor and Visit Morocco have unveiled a huge piece of art, created by Peachzz, on Fore Street in Tottenham, north London.

Speaking at the unveiling, Chadi said: "A mural like this will spark curiosity, encourage people to find out more about Morocco, and inspire them to engage with AFCON when it comes around. It feels right for London, a city with such a rich history of creative expression, to be the place where our football and our culture are celebrated together.”

The street artist took inspiration from her "life-changing" travels through Morocco and measures almost 10m high and 9m wide.

Peachzz, whose real name is Megan Russell, said: “I want people to feel a spark of curiosity, to notice the details, to feel the energy of Morocco, and maybe even to be inspired to discover the country for themselves” she said. “I felt like I got to experience the country in a much deeper way. It gave me a new level of inspiration and a more personal connection to the project.”

The artwork is the first in a series of large-scale murals to be unveiled across Europe as part of a Tripadvisor and Moroccan National Tourist Office initiative for ARCON 2025, which is designed to highlight Morocco's heritage and football culture.

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