Africa Cup of Nations is underway – here is a full list of all-time AFCON champions

The hosts started convincingly

Premier League fans in particular will have many stars that they might be keen on keeping an eye on, as they have been called up by their national teams.

This year’s hosts, Morocco, started convincingly by winning 2-0 against Comoros in their opening Group A game, as they aim to win the title come January on home soil.

Who are this year's favourites?

Morocco are seen as one of the favourites and they will have high hopes of going all the way, considering they are the continent’s highest-placed teams in the FIFA rankings.

The previous edition’s hosts, Ivory Coast, are the defending champions following their remarkable triumph in the final against Nigeria.

Other favourites include Senegal, Egypt and last year's finalist and winner.

But this year’s hosts Morocco seek to end their half-century wait, as they have not won the AFCON since 1976 in Ethiopia, or reached a final since Tunisia 2004.

Which national team has won the most AFCON titles?

The dominant nation in the continent is Egypt. The Pharaohs have won it a record seven times, including the very first edition back in 1957.

The trophy has been won more than once by six other nations, meaning there are a total of 15 winners of the Africa Cup of Nations.

The full list of Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) winners:

Three nations will host the next Africa Cup of Nations

The next AFCON will be co-hosted by Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania - making it the first edition of the tournament to take place across three nations - between June 19 and July 18, 2027.

The tournament taking place during the summer means that there will be no disruption to the European club season, in terms of clubs being without key players mid-season.