Senegal vs Morocco: Who Will Win the 2025 AFCON Final?

The stage is set for a huge showdown. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final will see Senegal take on host nation Morocco. Fans are calling it one of the most exciting finals in years.

Both teams have fought hard to get here. Now, they have one last game to decide who becomes champion of Africa.

Road to the Final

Senegal: The Confident Champions
Senegal enters the final with major confidence. They know how to win big games, just like when they beat Egypt in the semi-final. Their team is built on a strong mix of experience and skill.

Key players like Sadio Mané and Idrissa Gueye lead the way. Senegal has a tough midfield and a fast, powerful attack. This makes them a very difficult team to beat.

Morocco: The Tactical Hosts
Morocco comes into the final after a tense penalty shootout win against Nigeria. They have shown everyone why they are seen as one of Africa’s smartest teams.

Morocco is very well-organized. They are strong in defence and like to control the game by keeping the ball. With creative players who can break down any defence, and a back line that doesn’t give up easily, Morocco will try to play the game their way.

Battle of Styles

This final is a classic clash of tactics.

• Senegal uses a direct, physical, and fast approach.

• Morocco relies on technical skill, discipline, and controlling the pace.

The key battles will be in midfield. The team that handles the change from defence to attack the best will likely win.

Expected Lineups

Senegal (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Édouard Mendy

• Defence: Youssouf Sabaly, Abdou Diallo, Moussa Niakhaté, Ismail Jakobs

• Midfield: Idrissa Gueye, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara

• Attack: Ismaïla Sarr, Boulaye Dia, Sadio Mané

Morocco (4-2-3-1):

• Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou

• Defence: Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Romain Saïss, Noussair Mazraoui

• Midfield: Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi

• Attack: Hakim Ziyech, Brahim Díaz, Abdessamad Ezzalzouli

• Striker: Youssef En-Nesyri

Prediction

This is a very hard game to predict. Both sides are so strong and the match could go either way.

However, we give a slight edge to Senegal’s experience and power. We predict a very close 2-1 victory for Senegal to win the 2025 AFCON.

Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments!