"As Jonathan Wilson says: Perhaps attitudes are not quite as parochial as they once were, but it remains true that, in England at least, the Africa Cup of Nations is discussed less as a tournament in its own right than in terms of what it means for the Premier League. Share There will be considerable Premier League contingent in Morocco, some real key names, too. Share"
"The big stories ahead of this championship kicking off have been the controversial lack of lead time, and that the tournament will take place every four years but only after it is held in 2027 and 2028. Africa Cup of Nations springs surprise move to every four years Share The host nation kicks off against the island nation. Africa' best team at the last World Cup take on a team who are second-time qualifiers, and we kick off in Rabat after the opening ceremony."
Morocco open the Africa Cup of Nations against Comoros in Rabat, with kick-off at 7pm UK / 8pm local time after the opening ceremony. Morocco's starting lineup includes Bono; Salah-Eddine, Aguerd, Saiss, Mazraoui; Ounahi, Amrabat, Diaz; El Aynaoui, Rahimi, Saibari, with multiple named substitutes. Comoros start Pandor; Kari, Soilhi, Toibibou, Boura; Z. Youssouf, B. Youssouf, Mohamed, Selemani; Ahamada, M'Changama. There will be a considerable Premier League contingent in Morocco. The tournament faces controversy over short lead time and a schedule change to every four years beginning after editions in 2027 and 2028. Morocco have one AFCON title, won 50 years ago.
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