AFCON 2025 predictions, Morocco backed, Salah’s shot at glory and Yan Diomandé tipped | OneFootball

With the Africa Cup of Nations beginning on Sunday, three predictions sketch a dominant favourite, a superstar seeking vindication and a breakout tip.

According to L'Équipe, one pundit sees little suspense over the winner, backing Morocco as the continent’s most complete side and highlighting Achraf Hakimi as Africa’s standout player. With continuity in their project, the 2022 World Cup semi-finalists are, in that view, primed for a run of dominance reminiscent of Algeria in 1990.

Another pick leans towards Egypt, trusting Mohamed Salah to carry the side. At 33, he could use this tournament to move past recent troubles at Liverpool and finally claim a continental title that would further burnish his legacy in African football.

The third prediction focuses on a potential revelation, Yan Diomandé. The Ivorian winger, previously at Leganés and now at Leipzig, is seen as having the ideal profile to break through at this tournament.

The competition opens on Sunday evening with Morocco facing Comoros. The coming weeks will show whether the favourite delivers, the superstar is crowned and the prospect explodes.

Source: L'Équipe