The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) begins today in Morocco, featuring 24 teams across six host cities. The tournament serves as a precursor to the 2030 World Cup, with Morocco preparing extensively. Defending champions Ivory Coast and hopefuls Nigeria and Senegal are among the favorites. The atmosphere in Rabat is electric despite the cold weather, with fans rallying behind their teams. Comoros, participating for the second time, feels proud despite being underdogs. The opening match kicks off tonight at 8 p.m.