Morocco faces Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final this evening.
The host nation takes on Senegal at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, looking to end a 50-year wait for an AFCON title.
This is Morocco’s first final in over twenty years. They entered the tournament as the top-ranked team, supported by their home crowd.
Senegal stands in their way, having reached their third AFCON final in four tournaments. The Lions of Teranga clinched their first continental title in 2021, and both teams aim for a second overall title.
Morocco team news
Head coach Walid Regragui, who was part of the Morocco team that finished as runners-up in 2004, is expected to be without former Wolves defender Roman Saiss and midfielder Azzedine Ounahi. The rest of the squad is fit, and unlike Senegal, there are no suspension issues.
Brahim Diaz’s scoring streak ended in the goalless semi-final against Nigeria, but the Real Madrid midfielder is set to be a key player again. In attack, Regragui must choose between Ayoub El Kaabi and Youssef En-Nesyri as the center-forward. El Kaabi has not scored during the knockout rounds.
Morocco predicted lineup
Predicted Morocco XI: Bono; Hakimi, Aguerd, Masina, Mazraoui; El Aynaoui; Diaz, El Khannouss, Saibari, Ezzalzouli; El Kaabi.
What time is kick-off?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final will be held at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium on Sunday, January 18, 2025. Kick-off is at 7pm GMT.
How to watch Senegal vs Morocco
The AFCON final will be broadcast on E4, with coverage starting at 6:30pm GMT.
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