DR ‹ › The TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal, scheduled for Sunday, January 18, at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, will mark the first-ever AFCON meeting between the two sides, despite their long-standing rivalry. Morocco and Senegal have faced each other 31 times across all competitions, with the hosts holding a clear advantage: 18 wins to Senegal's 6, along with 7 draws. Morocco have won four of their last six encounters, while Senegal's most recent victory dates back to a 2012 friendly, according to CAF match stats. Senegal are contesting their fourth AFCON final and their first since winning the title in 2021. They arrive in Rabat unbeaten in their last 17 AFCON matches, having scored 12 goals in the tournament and conceded just two, with goalkeeper Edouard Mendy keeping four clean sheets. Morocco are reaching their second AFCON final, their first since 2004. In this edition, they have conceded only one goal, recorded five clean sheets, and are unbeaten in their last six AFCON matches, with Yassine Bounou setting a national record for clean sheets in a single edition. Morocco are the 15th host nation to reach an AFCON final. Host teams have lifted the trophy 11 times, with the last three, Tunisia (2004), Egypt (2006), and Côte d'Ivoire (2023), all going on to win the title, a trend the Atlas Lions will aim to extend against the reigning champions.
