African football fans are gearing up for a blockbuster showdown as host nation Morocco face Senegal in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, a match carrying historic significance for both sides.
Morocco reached the final under coach Walid Regragui after a string of strong performances throughout the tournament. The Atlas Lions booked their place with a dramatic 4-2 penalty shootout victory over Nigeria in the semifinals, following a scoreless draw after extra time.
Senegal advanced to the final with a narrow 1-0 win over Egypt in the other semifinal, setting up a highly anticipated clash that is expected to feature intense tactical battles and a charged atmosphere in the stands.
The final will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the Moroccan capital, where Morocco will look to capitalize on home advantage and strong fan support as they chase their first continental title since 1976.
Kickoff is scheduled for 8 p.m. local time (2000 GMT), 9 p.m. in Cairo and 10 p.m. in Mecca.
The match will be broadcast free-to-air on several channels, including Morocco’s Arryadia terrestrial channel, Senegal’s RTS1, Equatorial Guinea’s TVGE and Cameroon’s Canal 2 International.
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