At 77 years old, Claude Le Roy could easily have chosen a quiet retirement away from the touchline. Instead, the legendary coach — affectionately nicknamed the “White Wizard” — continues to follow African football with undiminished passion and curiosity.

Le Roy’s résumé is unmatched on the continent. Over the course of his illustrious career, he coached six African national teams — Cameroon, Senegal, DR Congo, Ghana, Congo and Togo — and famously lifted the Africa Cup of Nations trophy with Cameroon in 1988.

Now observing the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco as a pundit for Canal+, Le Roy admits the tournament has delivered exactly what African football is known for: thrilling surprises alongside painful disappointments. Despite his decades of experience, the veteran coach remains fascinated by the unpredictability and evolving nature of the game on the continent.

His enduring enthusiasm is a testament to a lifetime devoted to African football — and proof that even at 77, the magic of the Africa Cup of Nations still casts its spell.