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Africa Cup of Nations: Who will win the AFCON final. Senegal or Morocco?

Hosts Morocco will bid to win their first Africa Cup of Nations title in 50 years as they face Senegal in the tournament’s blockbuster finale.

The Atlas Lions, who reached the World Cup semi-finals in 2022, have been among the favourites to claim the fabled continental crown this year and sealed their place in the final in the most dramatic fashion, edging out Nigeria on penalties to spark raucous scenes in Rabat.

Senegal, champions for the first time in 2021, stand between them and Afcon glory after talisman Sadio Mane proved the difference against Mohamed Salah’s Egypt, firing home the decisive winner in a 1-0 triumph.

Two of Africa’s heavyweights, it acts as only the first meeting between the nations in Afcon history, with it coming on the biggest stage of them all.

Who won the third-place play-off?

Nigeria ended their penalty hoodoo to defeat Egypt and claim third place at this year’s Africa Cup of Nations on Saturday, with Mohamed Salah failing to deliver from the spot.

Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali was the hero, brilliantly saving efforts from Salah and Omar Marmoush before Ademola Lookman stepped up to settle the shootout after a goalless draw.

The Super Eagles had looked the better of the sides throughout the contest and had the ball in the net twice, only for both goals to be ruled out.

(AP)

Will Castle18 January 2026 17:21