Africa Cup of Nations 2023: Morocco Kicks Off as Favorites
FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 5, 20261 min3,278 views
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- ⚽ The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is kicking off in Rabat, Morocco.
- 📺 Coverage is available live on France 24, with sports reporter Selina Sykes providing updates.
Morocco's Expectations and Form
- 🏆 Host nation Morocco is a strong favorite to win the tournament, aiming for their second title.
- 📈 The Atlas Lions have shown impressive form with a record 18 consecutive wins, though most were against teams outside FIFA's top 50.
- 🌍 Morocco made history at the 2022 World Cup by becoming the first African nation to reach the semifinals.
- ⚠️ Despite past underachievement in AFCON, there's significant pressure on Morocco to perform well on home turf.
Key Player and Team News
- 🤕 A major question is the fitness of star right-back and captain Achraf Hakimi, who suffered a serious injury in November.
- 🤔 Morocco's head coach indicated Hakimi is fit but his starting status for the opener against Comoros is uncertain.
- ⚔️ Morocco aims to send a strong message in their opening match against Comoros.
Tournament Contenders
- 🌟 Other major favorites include defending champions Senegal, last year's hosts Ivory Coast, and seven-time winners Egypt.
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