The 1986 African Cup of Nations was the 15th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, a football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Egypt. Just like in 1984, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. Egypt won its third championship, beating Cameroon on penalty kicks 5–4 after a goalless draw.
The 1988 African Cup of Nations was the 16th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, the association football championship of Africa (CAF). It was hosted by Morocco, who replaced original host Zambia. Just like in 1986, the field of eight teams was split into two groups of four. The tournament final was held in Casablanca at Stade Mohamed V. Cameroon won its second championship, beating Nigeria in the final 1−0.
Marouane Chamakh is a former professional footballer who played as a forward. He is described as a prototypical target man and is noted for his "link-up play", "tall stature" and "excellent heading ability". Chamakh is also Bordeaux's eleventh highest goalscorer of all-time.
Abdelkrim El Hadrioui is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as a left-back.
Abdeslam Ouaddou is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as a centre-back or defensive midfielder. He also holds the French nationality.
Tarik Sektioui is a Moroccan professional football coach and former player who currently manages the Morocco national under-23 team.
Ulrik le Fevre was a Danish professional football player, manager and FIFA-licensed player agent. A right-footed left winger, he played for Danish club Vejle Boldklub, German club Borussia Mönchengladbach and Belgian club Club Brugge, and won the national championship with all three clubs. He played 37 matches and scored seven goals for the Denmark national team.
Tarik Elyounoussi is a former professional footballer who plated as a forward or a winger. Born in Morocco, he represented the Norway national team.
Abdelaziz El Idrissi Bouderbala is a Moroccan former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. In 2006, he was selected by CAF as one of the best 200 African football players of the last 50 years.
Abdelmajid Dolmy was a Moroccan professional footballer who played as a libero then as a central midfielder for Raja CA and the Moroccan national team. Nicknamed Maestro, he is widely considered one of the best players in the history of Moroccan and African football.
Fayçal Fajr is a professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Saudi Pro League club Al-Taawoun. Born in France, he plays for the Morocco national team.
Khalid Boutaïb is a professional footballer who plays as a striker for Ligue 2 club Pau. Born in France, he represented Morocco at international level.
Abdelilah Hafidi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Raja CA and the Morocco national team. He started his professional career playing for Raja CA.
Selim Amallah is a professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for La Liga club Real Valladolid. Born in Belgium, he plays for the Morocco national team.
Nayef Aguerd is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for La Liga club Real Sociedad, on loan from Premier League club West Ham United, and the Morocco national team.
Zakaria Aboukhlal is a professional footballer who plays as right winger for Ligue 1 club Toulouse. Born in the Netherlands, he plays for the Morocco national team, having previously played for the Netherlands at various youth levels.
Abdelkrim Baadi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a leftback for Raja CA and the Morocco national football team.
Achraf Dari is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a defender for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly and the Morocco national team. He started his professional career playing for Wydad AC.
Yahia Attiyat Allah El Idrissi is a Moroccan professional footballer who plays as a left-back or left winger for Egyptian Premier League club Al Ahly, on loan from Sochi, and the Morocco national team.
