What an exciting setup for the AFCON final! Senegal beat Egypt sharply, Morocco’s fast pressing game will face off against Senegal’s quick counters, so the January 18 match could be a real tactical battle.
Match Basics
- Fixture: Senegal vs Morocco (AFCON 2025 final)
- Date: Sunday, 18 January 2026
- Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco
Kick-off:
- 7:00 PM GMT
- 2:00 PM ET (USA)
- 12:30 AM IST (India) next day
- Local time Morocco (8:00 PM CET approx)
How Senegal reached Final
- Senegal beat Egypt 1–0 in the semi-final, with Sadio Mane scoring the decisive late goal.
- Senegal has played very strong defense in the tournament. They’ve only let in two goals while reaching the final.
How Morocco reached Final
- Morocco drew 0–0 with Nigeria after extra time and won 4–2 on penalties in the semi-final.
- Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou made two key saves during the penalty shootout. Youssef En-Nesyri kicked the winning penalty.
Key Matchups to Watch
- Attack vs Defense: Mane and Senegal’s speed will challenge Morocco’s strong defense, which is led by Achraf Hakimi’s attacking runs from the back
- Midfield Battle: Amine Harit from Morocco could control the game’s pace, but Idrissa Gueye from Senegal will try to break it up.
Key Storylines
- Senegal wants to win a second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. They first won it in 2021.
- Morocco, the host nation, wants to win its first Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title since 1976. They’re playing this final match at home.
Where to watch (International)
Match starts at 7:00 PM UTC (2:00 PM Eastern Time) at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. It’s available on beIN Sports in certain regions.
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Both teams haven’t lost in regular time yet, so this could be a tight, low-scoring match. Nigeria will play Egypt in the third-place match on January 17.
The match will be will be shown on Channel 4 in the UK, beIN Sports in the U.S., FanCode in India and beIN Sports in Australia.
| Region | TV | Online/Streaming |
|---|---|---|
| UK | Channel 4 / E4 | All 4 |
| USA | beIN Sports | Fubo/Sling |
| India | FanCode | FanCode App |
| Africa | SuperSport / SABC | SuperSport App |
| MENA | beIN Sports | beIN Connect |
FAQs
Q. Can I watch the AFCON final for free?
Ans. In the UK, Channel 4 / All 4 is free.
Q. Will AFCON final be streamed online globally?
Ans. Depends on region — many countries have official streaming options.
