The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off in Morocco this December, promising a showcase of the continent’s finest talent. While stars like Mohamed Salah and Sadio Mane will command attention, the tournament’s narrative may be shaped by other key figures.
Hosts Morocco could look to midfield maestro Azzedine Ounahi to inspire their title charge, especially if their captain, Achraf Hakimi, remains sidelined by injury. For Nigeria, success hinges on talismanic striker Victor Osimhen, whose importance to the team cannot be overstated.
Meanwhile, watch for breakout performances from Senegal’s teenage PSG prospect Ibrahim Mbaye and Uganda’s exciting winger Rogers Mato. With in-form striker Mohamed Amoura leading Algeria and Mozambique’s Premier League defender Reinildo aiming to make history with his team, this AFCON is set to be a stage for both established heroes and emerging legends.
