"Morocco are the favourites and enter on a world-record run for a national team of 18 consecutive victories. The Atlas Lions have not been champions since 1976 but the likes of Paris Saint-Germain wideman Achraf Hakimi - an injury doubt before the start of the finals - Real Madrid playmaker Brahim Diaz and Al-Hilal goalkeeper Yassine Bounou could make Walid Regragui's group the squad to beat."
"Egypt were unbeaten in World Cup qualifying and are captained by four-time Premier League golden boot winner Mohamed Salah, while three-time champions Nigeria reached the 2023 final and can call upon stars including Fulham's Calvin Bassey and Alex Iwobi, Brentford's Frank Onyeka and talismanic forward Victor Osimhen, of Galatasaray. Algeria and holders the Ivory Coast also went undefeated in World Cup qualifying."
Morocco are hosting AFCON 2025 as one of 24 teams competing over almost a month across six cities and nine stadiums. Morocco enter as favourites on a world-record run of 18 consecutive victories and can call on players such as Achraf Hakimi, Brahim Diaz and Yassine Bounou. Senegal, Egypt, Nigeria, Algeria and holders Ivory Coast arrive with strong squads including Sadio Mane, Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen. The tournament showcases top players from major clubs worldwide and will be broadcast live on Channel 4 in the UK and on beIN Sports in the USA, with Channel 4 streaming via its website and app.
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