😎⚽ Tonight, Sunday, January 18, 2026, football fans assemble in Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium for the epic AFCON 2025 final! Hosts Morocco take on Senegal in a battle that’s been five decades in the making. Who will lift the trophy? 🏆
Match Info
Kick-off: 20:00 (Morocco) / 19:00 GMT / 22:00 EAT
Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat
Morocco’s Moment?
Led by Walid Regragui, the Atlas Lions are chasing their second AFCON crown and first since 1976. With Brahim Diaz firing in five goals, Achraf Hakimi’s marauding runs, and goalkeeper Yassine Bounou’s safe hands, Morocco are unbeaten at home in competitive games since 2009. The home crowd will roar them on to end a 50-year wait! 🎉🇲🇦
Senegal’s Quest
Pape Thiaw’s Lions of Teranga are aiming for back-to-back titles after lifting the trophy in 2021. Sadio Mané’s semi-final winner vs Egypt showed their steel, even without suspended stars Kalidou Koulibaly and Habib Diarra. With Edouard Mendy in goal and creative sparks from Idrissa Gana Gueye, Iliman Ndiaye, and Nicolas Jackson, Senegal won’t go down without a fight. 🦁🇸🇳
Key Battles
- Sadio Mané vs Morocco’s Defense (Nayef Aguerd & Achraf Hakimi) – Who stops the Senegal star?
- Brahim Diaz vs Senegal’s Midfield (Idrissa Gana Gueye) – Can the midfield break his creativity?
- Mendy vs Bounou – A goalkeepers’ duel that could decide the final, especially if penalties arrive! 🤯
Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a casual fan, tonight’s final promises drama, skill, and unforgettable moments. Grab your snacks, crank up the volume, and tune in! 🌍📺
Reference(s):
cgtn.com
