The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations concludes on January 18, 2026, with hosts Morocco facing Senegal in the final at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Morocco are seeking their first AFCON title since 1976, while Senegal aim to defend their 2021 crown and secure back-to-back championships. Kick-off is set for 20:00 local time, with a packed home crowd expected to support the Atlas Lions.
Senegal arrive with strong defensive form and key players such as Sadio Mane and Edouard Mendy, though suspensions to captain Kalidou Koulibaly and Habib Diarra present challenges. Morocco, unbeaten at home since 2009, are led by tournament top scorer Brahim Diaz and backed by stars including Achraf Hakimi and Yassine Bounou. The final is expected to be tightly contested, with the $10 million title prize and continental prestige at stake. Earlier, Nigeria secured third place after defeating Egypt on penalties in the playoff.
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