AFCON 2025: Morocco favorites, Senegal dark horse, experts weigh in
Dec 20, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #MohamedSalah #AFCON2025
As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off, Morocco enters as the host nation and top
Dec 20, 2025 #AlJazeeraEnglish #MohamedSalah #AFCON2025
As the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 kicks off, Morocco enters as the host nation and top favorite, but Senegal is also tipped as a strong contender. African football specialist Gary Al-Smith highlights Morocco’s talent, Senegal’s solid squad, and identifies dark horses such as South Africa and DRC. Rising stars to watch include Moroccan talents from VFB Stuttgart and Leicester City, Ivorian youngster Yandio Mande, and South Africa’s Tylon Smith.
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