"On the face of it, the two main talking points ahead of the 2025 finals are whether the host nation can extend their world record run of 18 consecutive wins and claim just a second title, and if Mohamed Salah will finally lift the trophy with Egypt. The 33-year-old's future at Liverpool has dominated headlines since his explosive assertion on 6 December that he has been "thrown under the bus" by the club. After making his return from the bench at Anfield last Saturday, Salah will now be focused on his fifth attempt to clinch the continent's biggest prize - especially after two previous defeats in finals."
"With seven different winners from the past eight editions, Morocco 2025 is certain to be a compelling watch as sides battle for a trophy hailed as the "holy grail of African football" by Benin assistant coach Tunde Adelakun. "It's so hard to win the Africa Cup of Nations. People love us a lot, but if [you] win they will never forget you," Morocco midfielder Sofyan Amrabat told the BBC World Service. The Atlas Lions are the favourites, given they have home advantage and have been the continent's top-ranked side since their historic run"
Afcon 2025 begins in Morocco with focus on the host nation aiming to extend a world-record 18-match winning run and seek a second title. Mohamed Salah will attempt a fifth continental campaign with Egypt amid renewed attention on his Liverpool future after he said he had been "thrown under the bus" and returned from the bench at Anfield. The tournament remains unpredictable, highlighted by Ivory Coast's recent home triumph despite mid-competition coaching change and Senegal's strong form. Nigeria and Cameroon face contrasting paths after missing the 2026 World Cup, and seven different winners in eight editions underline competitive balance.
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