Morocco leads trader consensus at 32.5% implied probability for the AFCON 2027 title, ahead of Senegal, Algeria, Ivory Coast, and Ghana, reflecting the Atlas Lions’ strong recent form as Africa’s best-performing side at the 2026 World Cup and their depth under new coach Mohamed Ouahbi. Senegal remains competitive despite the lingering 2025 final dispute—awarded to Morocco after a walk-off protest and now under CAS appeal—while Algeria, Ivory Coast, and others benefit from established squads and early qualifying results in the 12-group campaign that began in September 2026. The bunched probabilities underscore a wide-open field among traditional powers, with qualification paths, squad fitness, and any coaching transitions likely to drive further shifts before the June-July 2027 tournament in Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.