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Morocco Set for AFCON Final Showdown Against Senegal in Rabat

Posted : 17 January 2026

Morocco has established itself as a powerhouse in African football over the past decade, consistently performing well at club and national levels while leveraging political and financial influence to strengthen its football infrastructure.

Despite this dominance, their performance in the Africa Cup of Nations has often fallen short, with the national team underperforming in tournaments where they were highly fancied.

The Atlas Lions hope to finally convert their investments in players and facilities into continental success. Many of the upgraded stadiums and training grounds that will be used for the upcoming 2030 World Cup, which Morocco will co-host with Portugal and Spain, have already contributed to the national team’s preparations. However, Senegal remains a serious contender.

The Teranga Lions have lost just once in their last 34 international matches and bring a wealth of experience to the final, including talismanic forward Sadio Mane. This will be their third final appearance in the last four editions of the tournament.

Morocco enters the final buoyed by recent successes, including being the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals in Qatar in 2022 and setting a record for consecutive international wins, which now stretches to 19. Nevertheless, their AFCON history is more modest, with only one previous title in 1976 and a runner-up finish in 2004. The team appeared tentative at the start of this year’s tournament but has gained momentum with aggressive performances against Cameroon and Nigeria in the semifinals.

Captain Achraf Hakimi highlighted the historic significance of the occasion, stating, “We’ve made history once again, this team deserves it. All Moroccans deserve it. We are very happy, but we haven’t finished the job yet.”

 Senegal, meanwhile, will rely on their calm and experienced squad to counter the home advantage, with coach Pape Bouna Thiaw affirming, “We wanted to play in this final, now we have to go and win it.” The match at Stade Moulay Abdellah promises to be a thrilling contest as both nations vie for African football supremacy.

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