Morocco hosts Senegal for the Africa Cup final. Here’s what you need to know | Associated Press | syndication news

RABAT, Morocco (AP) — Morocco hosts Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, ending a four-week tournament that showcased the continent’s best soccer.

Morocco will hope it also provided the best playing facilities, stadiums and infrastructure for a tournament on the continent as it continues its preparations to be a 2030 World Cup co-host.

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