Groups E and F start with some intriguing ties on Wednesday as Cameroon face neighbours Gabon, while Ivory Coast get their Africa Cup of Nations title defence away and another two former champions go head-to-head.
The first match of the day pits Burkina Faso against Equatorial Guinea at the Mohammed V Stadium in Casablanca.
The Stallions qualified for the continental showpiece as runners-up to Senegal in their group and they will be looking to advance to the knockout stages for the third edition in a row after reaching the semi-finals in 2021 and the round of 16 in 2023.
