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Deschamps Snubs Nigeria, Senegal, Names Egypt as AFCON Favourites for 2025 Tournament

Deschamps Snubs Nigeria, Senegal, Names Egypt as AFCON Favourites for 2025 Tournament

France head coach Didier Deschamps has named Egypt, Cameroon, and Morocco as leading contenders for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, leaving out Nigeria and Senegal from his list of favorites.

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France head coach Didier Deschamps has named Egypt, Cameroon, and Morocco as the leading contenders to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, omitting in-form Nigeria and Senegal from his list of favorites. Egypt is seen as a particular threat after their impressive World Cup campaign last year. Deschamps also praised the teams' ability to adapt to different playing styles.

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