World record winning streak sets up Morocco for AFCON challenge

A world record run of 18 consecutive victories has set up Achraf Hakimi-inspired Morocco perfectly for their 2025 AFCON campaign on home soil...

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Morocco is poised for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) on home soil, boasting an impressive 18-game winning streak that began in June 2024. This record-breaking run, surpassing Spain's 15 consecutive victories, sees them as favorites to win the tournament for the first time since 1976.

Morocco has scored 55 goals and conceded just four during their 18-match winning streak.
Full-back Achraf Hakimi, recently crowned African Player of the Year, is recovering from an ankle injury but is expected to lead the team.
Coach Walid Regragui, who led Morocco to the 2022 World Cup semi-finals, expressed hope for Hakimi's availability for their first match against Comoros on December 21.
The Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with a capacity of 68,700 seats, will host all of Morocco's Group A matches and the final.
Mali, considered a strong contender despite never winning AFCON, aims to reach at least the semi-finals, while Comoros and Zambia are also in Group A.

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