⚽ Afcon updates from the game in Rabat, kick-off 7pm GMT
⚽ Live scores | Read Football Daily | And you can mail Niall
It’s crunch time at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the continent’s biggest teams assembling in a historically heavyweight line-up. With Senegal closing on victory over Mali in the first quarter-final, the seven sides left will all be former champions, with 22 continental titles between them.
That leaves Morocco, the hosts and highest-ranked team, under severe pressure to deliver a first title since 1976. The Atlas Lions cannot shake off their status as favourites, but the path to glory could scarcely be more perilous. Get through today’s battle, and either in-form Nigeria or neighbours Algeria are up next.
Continue reading…⚽ Afcon updates from the game in Rabat, kick-off 7pm GMT⚽ Live scores | Read Football Daily | And you can mail NiallIt’s crunch time at the Africa Cup of Nations, with the continent’s biggest teams assembling in a historically heavyweight line-up. With Senegal closing on victory over Mali in the first quarter-final, the seven sides left will all be former champions, with 22 continental titles between them.That leaves Morocco, the hosts and highest-ranked team, under severe pressure to deliver a first title since 1976. The Atlas Lions cannot shake off their status as favourites, but the path to glory could scarcely be more perilous. Get through today’s battle, and either in-form Nigeria or neighbours Algeria are up next. Continue reading…
