Morocco vs Senegal AFCON 2025 Final Preview: History, Pressure and Glory Under Rabat Lights
Rabat, Morocco | Sunday, 18 January 2026
Beneath the glowing lights of Rabat, African football holds its breath as hosts Morocco face Senegal in the final of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025. The Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah is set to witness a historic clash where history, pride, and continental glory hang in the balance.
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Morocco: Carrying the weight of a nation
Morocco have not lifted the AFCON trophy since 1976. Nearly 50 years later, the Atlas Lions are on the brink of ending that long wait. Playing at home offers passionate support but also immense pressure.
Head coach Walid Regragui emphasized, “The key factor will be managing emotions. My only fear is not playing freely. This is a final: you have to play it and enjoy it.”
Senegal: Quiet confidence of champions
Senegal arrive with calm assurance, built over years of consistent performances, semi-final appearances, and previous AFCON glory in 2021. Defender Moussa Niakhaté said, “Reaching the semi-finals has almost become the minimum for Senegal, and the final a habit.”
Respect before rivalry
Both teams emphasized respect and focus on the image of African football. Senegal coach Pape Thiaw said, “Playing the host nation is never easy, but on the pitch it’s 11 against 11.”
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One trophy, two ambitions
Morocco chase nostalgia and a long-awaited crown, while Senegal seek sustained excellence and continental domination. Only one will prevail when the final whistle sounds.
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Road to the final
Morocco: Group A – 7 pts (W2 D1), Round of 16 – 1–0 vs Tanzania, QF – 2–0 vs Cameroon, SF – 0–0 Nigeria (penalties)
Senegal: Group D – 7 pts (W2 D1), Round of 16 – 3–1 vs Sudan, QF – 1–0 vs Mali, SF – 1–0 vs Egypt
Pre-match stats
- Senegal AFCON finals: 4th appearance (last 2021)
- Morocco AFCON finals: 2nd appearance (last 2004; first since 1976 under round-robin)
- First AFCON final meeting; 32nd overall match (Senegal 6 wins, Morocco 18, 7 draws)
- Last meeting: CHAN 2024 semi-final in Uganda – Morocco won on penalties
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