Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco
Africa • Dec 21, 2025, 4:32 PM
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The African Cup of nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country Morocco and the Comoros. It's a crucial event for the country, which is hoping to cement its status as a football superpower. The tournament will allow Morocco to show off infrastructure investments it is making ahead of the 2030 World Cup.
The competition is hotly anticipated by Morocco fans - with the host team widely regarded as the favorite to win the African title. France24 Sport journalist Selina Sykes reports the latest from Rabat.
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