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Morocco's coach Walid Regragui (C) and his players greet the fans after the friendly football match between Morocco and Brazil at the Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier on March 26, 2023. (Photo by Fadel Senna / AFP)

AFCON Group A: Morocco lead competitive field

Morocco enter the Africa Cup of Nations as hosts and group favourites, returning to the continental stage with strong form and a deep, experienced squad.

Watch: 2025 AFCON Preview

In exactly 50 days and counting, the continents biggest tournament kicks off in Morocco.

Spain move to 1st, France up to 2nd in new FIFA world rankings

Spain have returned to the top of the FIFA/Coca-Cola Men’s World Ranking for the first time since 2014, replacing Argentina who drop to 3rd after also being passed by France who are now in 2nd place.

CAIRO, EGYPT - MARCH 25: Mohamed Salah of Egypt leads out his side prior to the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 qualification match between Egypt and Senegal at Cairo International Stadium on March 25, 2022 in Cairo, Egypt. (Photo by Mohamed Hossam/Getty Images)

Botswana hold Egypt to qualify with Mozambique, Tanzania

A scrappy goal by Omaatla Kebatho proved priceless as it gave minnows Botswana a shock 1-1 draw away to seven-time champions Egypt on Tuesday, and 2025 Africa Cup of Nations qualification.

Sudan, Benin qualify, Rwanda shock Nigeria

War-torn Sudan and Benin qualified on Monday for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, while there was heartbreak for Rwanda as they shocked Nigeria 2-1 only to lose out.