The Africa Cup of Nations reaches its climax on Sunday with a final showdown between the continents two leading footballing powerhouses as hosts Morocco look to win the title for the first time in 50 years when they take on Sadio Manes Senegal.
The first AFCON ever to start in one year and end in another could be the second in a row to be won by the host nation, with the Atlas Lions aiming to follow in the footsteps of Ivory Coast, crowned champions in front of their own fans in Abidjan in 2024.
Walid Regraguis Morocco have established themselves in recent years as Africas pre-eminent national team, becoming the first from the continent to reach a World Cup semi-final, in 2022, and climbing to 11th place in the world rankings, just above Italy.
