Senegal vs Morocco: AFCON final prediction, kick-off time, team news, TV, live stream, h2h results, odds today | OneFootball

Heavyweight nations battle for Africa Cup of Nations glory

Senegal face Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations final as the continent's top two teams collide in Rabat.

Hosts Morocco are bidding to end a 50-year wait for their second AFCON title and are unbeaten in 26 games stretching back to their last-16 exit at the 2023 finals in Ivory Coast.

Standing in their way is a Senegal side led by Sadio Mane which has scored 12 times en route to the final.

Hosts Morocco overcame Nigeria on penalties in the semi-finals, while Senegal saw off Egypt

Here’s everything you need to know about the game…

Date, kick-off time and venue

Senegal vs Morocco is scheduled for a 7pm GMT kick-off on Sunday, January 18, 2026.

The match will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.

Where to watch Senegal vs Morocco

TV channel: Every match of the tournament has been broadcast across Channel 4’s network.

The AFCON final will be broadcast on E4, with coverage starting at 6.30pm GMT ahead of kick-off at 7pm.

Live stream: UK viewers will be able to stream the final on All 4.

Live blog: You can follow all the action on matchday via Standard Sport’s live blog!

Senegal vs Morocco team news

Senegal had made it to the AFCON semi-finals with an impressive injury record, but picked up one absentee and two suspensions against Egypt.

Two of those are down to captain Kalidou Koulibaly, who was suspended for the final after being booked early on and was subsequently withdrawn with what appeared to be a groin injury.

The other was down to Habib Diarra, suspended after being booked for dissent.

Pape Thiaw may be inspired to pull in fresh legs after his side appeared lethargic and devoid of inspiration in the semi-finals. Nicolas Jackson in particular will be under pressure after he struggled to upset the Pharaohs backline.

There were no injury worries for the Atlas Lions against Nigeria, nor did they pick up any bookings that could see any key players suspended.

They were the better of the two sides in a poor semi-final clash, so Regagrui could switch up his team selection after they struggled to create any real goalscoring opportunities.

Big blow: Kalidou Koulibaly

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Senegal vs Morocco prediction

Morocco’s home form is incredible, having not lost on home soil since November 2009, when Cameroon beat them in World Cup qualifying.

Since then, they have gone unbeaten, and that record could see them smash that 50-year drought without the African crown.

They will need to get past a star-studded Senegalese side that boasts countless match-winners, including former Liverpool forward Sadio Mane, who stepped up to the plate when it mattered to see the Lions into the final.

Senegal to win, 1-0.

Head to head (h2h) history and results

Senegal wins: 7

Morocco wins: 18

Draws: 6

Senegal vs Morocco match odds

Senegal to lift the trophy: 11/8

Morocco to lift the trophy: 1/2

Odds via Betfair (subject to change).