The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final will see reigning champions Senegal face host nation Morocco at Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah in Rabat.
The match, scheduled for a 21:00 SAST kick-off on January 18, 2026, pits two unbeaten tournament sides against each other.
Senegal will be without suspended captain Kalidou Koulibaly, while Morocco may miss injured captain Romain Saiss.
Both teams enter the final seeking their second continental title, with Morocco aiming to win on home soil.
The match captivates millions across Africa, uniting nations in a major cultural and sporting event.
Hosting the final boosts Morocco’s tourism and global profile, with significant broadcast and sponsorship revenue at stake.
Victory solidifies the winning nation’s football dynasty and elevates its players’ global market value.
A Moroccan win would demonstrate the rising commercial and competitive power of North African football.
The final represents a pivotal moment for African football’s prestige amid growing global interest in the tournament.if you’re reading from Phoenix, Click on Read Original at the top to read full details
The outcome will crown a new champion and set the narrative for African football’s hierarchy heading into the next World Cup cycle.
𝗙𝗼𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁𝘀𝗔𝗽𝗽 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝗧𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗟𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗔𝘀 𝗜𝘁'𝘀 𝗗𝗿𝗼𝗽!
