
The Africa Cup of Nations is reserved for nations within the Confederation of African Football, but Sunday’s final between Morocco and Senegal could see citizens from Canada, Spain, France and several other countries lift the trophy.
In another life, Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou may have been getting set to represent the Canada men’s national team at the 2026 World Cup this summer. Yet, he will backstop the Atlas Lions against Senegal in the final of AFCON, looking for the first international trophy of his career.