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AFCON 2025 kicks off in Morocco: teams and players to watch

The Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco on Sunday, with a total of 24 teams playing in the continent's main international men's competition.

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Football: AFCON 2023 pushed back to early 2024 over weather

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No Salah: Egypt suffer shock defeat to Ethiopia

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