CAN 2025 – final | Senegal vs Morocco: probable lineups

AFCON 18 January 2026 at 04:19

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

18.01.26 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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Morocco

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The long-awaited moment has arrived. This Sunday from 8 p.m., the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations will deliver its verdict with a final that promises to be a continental showdown between Senegal and Morocco. Both teams have remained unbeaten since the start of the tournament, driven by collective mastery and a rare consistency at this level of competition.

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This clash crowns two rock-solid campaigns built on balance, discipline, and the ability to rise to key moments. The stakes go far beyond simply lifting the trophy: it's about establishing lasting dominance in African football, as a Senegal side seeks confirmation at the top and Morocco aims to cement its long-term project.

Senegal probable lineup: E. Mendy – K. Diatta – M. Sarr – M. Niakhaté – E. H. M. Diouf – Lamine Camara – I. Gueye – P. Gueye – S. Mané – N. Jackson – I. Ndiaye.

Morocco probable lineup: Bono – A. Hakimi – N. Aguerd – A. Masina – N. Mazraoui – N. El Aynaoui – B. Díaz – B. E. Khannouss – I. Saibari – A. Ezzalzouli – A. E. Kaabi.

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