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AFCON / Morocco – Senegal: major absence for the Moroccans

Morocco: Last-minute withdrawal ahead of AFCON final against Senegal

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final will be played with a major last-minute twist for Morocco. Eliesse Ben Seghir has been ruled out at the eleventh hour and will not feature in the showdown against Senegal this Sunday. This absence slightly reshuffles the deck just hours before kick-off.

The young Bayer Leverkusen forward was expected to provide a valuable attacking option in Walid Regragui’s rotation. His withdrawal deprives the coach of a player capable of injecting pace and creativity off the bench during decisive moments.

On the team sheet, Ben Seghir is replaced by Romain Saïss. After struggling with physical issues throughout the tournament, the central defender returns to the bench for this AFCON 2025 final, bringing experience to the squad in a high-pressure context.