London's Moroccan community in North Kensington, fondly called Little Morocco, is full of excitement as Morocco prepares to face Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday. Souad Talsi, who runs the Al-Hasaniya Moroccan women’s centre near Trellick Tower, said, "There’s not just an excitement, it has completely taken over everything else." She added that the football brings a much-needed break from bad news surrounding Gaza and unites the Moroccan diaspora with a strong sense of belonging. Mohamed Chelh, enjoying mint tea at the Trellick Lounge cafe after Friday prayers, said, "They should win. They’ve got the best team." He recalled Morocco's impressive World Cup run where they reached the semifinals. Chelh plans to celebrate the victory at Trafalgar Square if Morocco wins. The Trellick Lounge has screened all Morocco’s matches and will show the final on a big screen inside and outside the cafe, expecting hundreds of fans to join. Mohamed, a retired gardener who lives nearby, shared how lively the atmosphere was after Morocco’s penalty win over Nigeria. At Hakim’s cafe further down Golborne Road, courier Yassim was confident, saying, "We will win whether it is 90 minutes or 120 minutes," praising Morocco’s victory over tough opponents Nigeria. Talsi plans to watch the final with her family over a meal of couscous and highlighted how football breaks social and gender barriers. "There were as many loud girls as boys at the semi-final," she said. Lailah Khallouk from the women's centre, a self-professed football hater, said, "I love to watch the Moroccan team. It’s something that brings us all together. Finally we have something to be proud of." Uber driver Mohamed Rhiam returned from Casablanca amid buzzing celebrations. He warned of disappointment if Morocco loses but remains hopeful. He also mentioned protests about funds spent on stadiums but said, "The football still makes me proud." If Morocco wins, it would be their first Africa Cup of Nations trophy since 1976. The entire community in London is ready to cheer their Atlas Lions to victory.