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Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties after a goalless draw to book their place in the 2025 AFCON final. Morocco penalties scored: El Aynaoui, Ben Seghir, Hakimi, En-Nesyri; Morocco penalties saved: Igamane.
In a statement posted on social media on the eve of the final in Rabat on Sunday, the Senegalese football federation has accused AFCON 2025 organisers of “clear lack of adequate security measures” for their team as well as poor accommodation and training facilities among other issues.
Before heading off to represent Morocco at the Africa Cup of Nations, Brahim Diaz thanked Real Madrid fans for all of their support in 2025 before adding, "See you all next year, full of excitement." However,
After winning Group D by going undefeated during the group stage, Senegal had the joint best defensive record, allowing only one goal in group stage play. Pushing to the knockout stage, they were able to fend off Sudan before Mali's red card made advancing past the quarterfinals a breeze.
Final fixture, third-place play-off, semi-final, quarter-final results and final group tables - Africa Cup of Nations final is upon us in Morocco
Hosts Morocco are in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. The entire nation is utterly convinced they are going to win the tournament
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Walid Regragui feels the heat as Morocco prepare for AFCON 2025 final
Rabat. Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has acknowledged the immense pressure his side faces ahead of the AFCON 2025 final, which takes place tomorrow at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Speaking ahead of the clash,
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has urged Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco to remember the importance of the tournament's global image and not to risk continental football unity ahead of Sunday's final.