As favorites, the Atlas Lions take on Comoros on Sunday, December 21, in the opening match of the Africa Cup of Nations. This tournament serves as a test ahead of the 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Spain and Portugal.

Two of African football's biggest names, Achraf Hakimi and Mohamed Salah, are hoping to lead their nations to glory as the Africa Cup of Nations gets ready to kick off in Morocco.

RABAT: Staging the Africa Cup of Nations from Sunday is another major step in Morocco’s road to becoming a global soccer power and a dry run as a co-host for the 2030 World Cup.…