Overview
- The Africa Cup of Nations runs from December 21 to January 18 in Morocco, with the opening match in Rabat.
- Walid Regragui’s team is Africa’s top-ranked side and seeks a second continental title after its lone 1976 crown, following a 17-match win streak.
- Captain Achraf Hakimi sustained a left-ankle sprain on November 4 and has been named in the squad, with reports indicating he hopes to start the opener.
- Senegal, Egypt and reigning champions Ivory Coast lead the field of challengers, with Egypt centering on Mohamed Salah and Tunisia pointing to Hannibal Mejbri in their confirmed squads.
- Ticket demand is surging with roughly 140,000 sold in the first 24 hours, and Morocco’s A team advanced to the Arab Cup final to face Jordan.