The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reaches its most unforgiving stage on Friday as the quarterfinals kick off in Morocco, where reputation offers no protection and every mistake carries a cost.
Hosting the tournament for the first time since 1988, Morocco has provided a dramatic backdrop to an AFCON that has already delivered late goals, tactical battles and standout individual displays, and the last eight promise even higher stakes.
The 35th edition of Africaβs premier international tournament runs until the final on Jan.
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