AFCON prepares for kickoff as Morocco looks to build on World Cup success

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    The African Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday and the perennially unpredictable tournament will no doubt throw up some fantastic storylines. Morocco enter as favorites after their spectacular run to the semifinals in Qatar 2022, while hosts Ivory Coast will also be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. In 37 editions of the tournament, there have been 15 different winners, with traditional footballing nations taking home the trophy, as well as the occasional minnow. President of the African Football Journalists Association Tunde Adelakun joins Amanda Davies to preview AFCON 2023.The African Cup of Nations kicks off on Saturday and the perennially unpredictable tournament will no doubt throw up some fantastic storylines. Morocco enter as favorites after their spectacular run to the semifinals in Qatar 2022, while hosts Ivory Coast will also be looking to capitalize on their home advantage. In 37 editions of the tournament, there have been 15 different winners, with traditional footballing nations taking home the trophy, as well as the occasional minnow. President of the African Football Journalists Association Tunde Adelakun joins Amanda Davies to preview AFCON 2023.