Everything You Need to Know About the Senegal vs Morocco AFCON 2025 Final
Lions of Teranga chase second title as hosts Morocco eye first AFCON crown in 49 years
AFCON 2025 Final Details
The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final will be played on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The final will see Senegal take on host nation Morocco in what promises to be one of the biggest matches in African football history.
This will be the first-ever AFCON final meeting between Senegal and Morocco, although it will be their 32nd overall encounter across all competitions.
Road to the Final
Senegal’s Journey
Senegal have enjoyed a dominant run throughout the tournament, playing all their matches in Tangier.
The defending champions are appearing in their fourth AFCON final, having previously reached the final in 2002, 2019, and 2021, winning the title in 2021.
Key Senegal stats:
Unbeaten in their last 17 AFCON matches Conceded just two goals in AFCON 2025 Kept four clean sheets Scored 12 goals, their highest ever in one AFCON Won five matches so far and could reach six for the first time
Morocco’s Journey
Morocco, playing all their matches in Rabat, have made full use of home advantage.
The Atlas Lions are appearing in their second AFCON final, their first since 2004. Their only AFCON title came in 1976.
Morocco’s defensive record has been outstanding:
Five clean sheets (most in the tournament) Only one goal conceded 477 minutes without conceding Penalty shootout win over Nigeria in the semi-final Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou set a national AFCON record
Head-to-Head Record
Overall meetings:
Matches played: 31
Morocco wins: 18
Senegal wins: 6
Draws: 7
Morocco have won four of the last six meetings, including a penalty shootout win at the 2024 CHAN semi-final.
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History Favors the Hosts
Morocco become the 15th host nation to reach an AFCON final.
Recent history strongly favors hosts:
Tunisia (2004) – Champions Egypt (2006) – Champions Côte d’Ivoire (2023) – Champions
The last host nation to lose an AFCON final was Nigeria in 2000.
What’s at Stake
Morocco could end a 49-year wait for AFCON glory and become the first country since Senegal to hold AFCON and CHAN titles at the same time. Senegal could win a second AFCON title, both under Senegalese coaches, and confirm their dominance over the last decade.
With West Africa and North Africa tied at four wins each in previous AFCON finals, Sunday’s match could tilt the balance.
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