AFCON 2025 Final Preview: Senegal and Hosts Morocco

Sunday’s AFCON final at Stade Moulay Abdellah brings together Senegal and hosts Morocco, two evenly matched sides with identical group records and strong defensive foundations. Senegal reached the final by edging Egypt 1–0, dominating possession and relying on Sadio Mané’s decisive strike, while Morocco ended Nigeria’s hopes with a disciplined display before winning on penalties.

Under Pape Thiaw, Senegal’s flexible 4-3-3 has delivered control, balance and counter-attacking threat, with Mané central to their progress despite suspensions to Kalidou Koulibaly and Habib Diarra. Morocco, guided by Walid Regragui, have been equally solid, conceding just once and never falling behind, with Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz providing quality from wide areas.

History slightly favours Morocco, but this first-ever AFCON meeting between the sides is expected to be tight, tactical and low-scoring, as home advantage meets Senegal’s experience on the biggest stage. Both teams arrive unbeaten, confident, and aware that margins decide finals.