The African Cup of nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host nation Morocco and the Comoros. It is a essential occasion for the nation, which is hoping to cement its standing as a soccer superpower. The event will permit Morocco to present off infrastructure investments it is making forward of the 2030 World Cup.
The competitors is hotly anticipated by Morocco followers – with the host group extensively regarded as the favourite to win the African title. France24 Sport journalist Selina Sykes reviews the most recent from Rabat.[/gpt3]