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Morocco is the host nation for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The country's national football team is currently newsworthy due to their participation in the tournament and their advancement to the final against Senegal. This is significant as Morocco aims to end a 50-year wait for an AFCON title. Recent events include Senegal's football federation lodging complaints about unfair treatment in Morocco leading up to the final. Morocco's team, led by Achraf Hakimi, carries the weight of national expectation. The AFCON tournament itself is a major sporting event in Africa, and Morocco's role as host and finalist elevates its current relevance and significance in the sporting world.