Teams strengthening their chances with Europe-born players
Comoros players line up during the national anthems before playing Morocco in Group ‘A’ match of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations tournament at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco on December 21, 2025. All but one of Comoros’ 26-man squad was born in Europe.
Morocco’s goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was born in Canada.
Botswana, Egypt and South Africa are the only countries whose players at the tournament are all home-born.
Rabat,
Almost 30 percent of the players competing at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco were born outside the continent, reflecting the growing reliance many African countries have on players from the diaspora in Europe.
