Morocco v Comoros: Africa Cup of Nations opener – live

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As Jonathan Wilson says: “Perhaps attitudes are not quite as parochial as they once were, but it remains true that, in England at least, the Africa Cup of Nations is discussed less as a tournament in its own right than in terms of what it means for the Premier League.”

There will be considerable Premier League contingent in Morocco, some real key names, too.

The big stories ahead of this championship kicking off have been the controversial lack of lead time, and that the tournament will take place every four years but only after it is held in 2027 and 2028.

Preamble

The host nation kicks off against the island nation. Africa’ best team at the last World Cup take on a team who are second-time qualifiers, and we kick off in Rabat after the opening ceremony. Morocco have only won this competition once, and that will be 50 years come new year and the tournament ending on 18 January.

Kick-off is at 7pm UK time / 8pm local time. Join me.