Hosts Morocco Still Favorites at AFCON as Star Power and Home Advantage Shine Bright

As the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 enters the business end of the tournament, host nation Morocco has firmly established itself as the team to beat. With an array of star talent, tactical savvy, and the roar of home crowds behind them, the Atlas Lions are heading into the semifinals as favourites — and the football world is watching closely. (Opta Analyst)

🦁 Morocco’s Star-Studded Lineup Lighting Up AFCON

At the heart of Morocco’s title bid is Real Madrid forward Brahim Díaz, the tournament’s leading scorer with an incredible run of goals that has energized fans and pundits alike. His consistency in front of goal has been a defining factor in Morocco’s journey so far, and his contributions have placed him firmly in the conversation for Player of the Tournament. (Managing Madrid)

Alongside Díaz, experienced international stars like Achraf Hakimi—one of Africa’s best defenders and a dynamic attacking threat from right-back—and striker Ayoub El Kaabi provide the kind of depth that few other teams can match. (freetips.com)

📊 Data Models Back Morocco’s Title Chances

Even football data models support what fans already sense: Morocco leads the betting and statistical projections. The Opta supercomputer and other analytical models show Morocco winning the tournament in roughly 23% of all simulated scenarios, ahead of strong challengers like Senegal and Egypt. (Opta Analyst)

These projections aren’t surprising. Morocco has played consistently well, remaining unbeaten at the tournament, boasting a stingy defense and controlled possession stats that outclass most rivals. (Opta Analyst)

🏟️ Unmatched Home Advantage

Hosting an AFCON tournament comes with huge expectations—and Morocco has embraced that pressure with poise. Playing in front of passionate, sold-out stadiums across the country has injected energy into the Atlas Lions’ performances, helping them grind out results when opponents threaten to wrest momentum. (en.hespress.com)

While some past host nations have struggled to lift the trophy despite home advantage, Morocco’s blend of talent and crowd support has made them different. Their recent quarterfinal victory — a 2–0 win over Cameroon — showed just how lethal they can be when everything clicks. (Reuters)

⚔️ High-Profile Rivals Won’t Make It Easy

Morocco’s run toward glory won’t be a smooth march. Heavyweights such as Senegal, with its blend of tactical discipline and athleticism, and Egypt, anchored by seasoned stars like Mohamed Salah, loom as serious threats in the knockout stages. (Yahoo Sports)

But for now, data, form, and star power all point in Morocco’s favour—and with each passing match, their aura as favourites grows stronger.

⚽ What’s Next?

Morocco will now face Nigeria in a mouthwatering semifinal clash that could determine whether their favourite tag turns into a final appearance. With both sides unbeaten and hungry for glory, this game promises to be one of the defining matches of AFCON 2025. (Confédération Africaine de Football)

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