Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco

The African Cup of nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country Morocco and the Comoros. It's a crucial event for the country, which is hoping to cement its status as a football superpower. The tournament will allow Morocco to show off infrastructure investments it is making ahead of the 2030 World Cup.  The competition is hotly anticipated by Morocco fans - with the host team widely regarded as the favorite to win the African title. France24 Sport journalist Selina Sykes reports the latest from Rabat.

Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco
The African Cup of nations opens in Rabat tonight with a match between the host country Morocco and the Comoros. It's a crucial event for the country, which is hoping to cement its status as a football superpower. The tournament will allow Morocco to show off infrastructure investments it is making ahead of the 2030 World Cup.  The competition is hotly anticipated by Morocco fans - with the host team widely regarded as the favorite to win the African title. France24 Sport journalist Selina Sykes reports the latest from Rabat.

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