African Cup of Nations teams adopt nicknames inspired by national wildlife, history, and symbols, reflecting pride and identity. Examples include Morocco's Atlas Lions, Comoros' Coelacanths, Zambia's Chipolopolo (copper bullets), and Uganda's Coelacanths, named after their national bird. Benin's team, formerly the Squirrels, now embraces the nickname 'Cheetahs' to signify speed and assertiveness, embodying the nation's spirit.