The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 final is set to be a thrilling encounter between Senegal and host nation Morocco. The match will take place on January 18, 2026, at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. Football fans across the globe are eager to witness this clash of the titans, as Morocco aims to end a 50-year wait for their second AFCON title, while Senegal seeks their second continental crown after their 2021 victory.
Match Details
The final is scheduled to kick off at 8:00 PM local time. For viewers in different regions, here are the equivalent kickoff times:
- United Kingdom: 7:00 PM GMT
- United States (Eastern Time): 2:00 PM ET
- India: 12:30 AM IST (January 19)
How to Watch
Here's a breakdown of how to watch the AFCON final in various countries:
- United Kingdom: The entire tournament has been broadcast on Channel 4's network. The final will be broadcast on E4, with coverage starting at 6:30 PM GMT. Live streaming will be available on All 4.
- United States & Canada: beIN Sports holds the main broadcast rights. The match will be televised across beIN Sports channels and streamed on Fubo, Fubo Canada, and beIN Sports Connect. Fubo offers a free trial for new users.
- India: The AFCON final will be available for live streaming on the FanCode app and website. Unfortunately, there will be no live telecast on any TV channel in India.
- Other Regions:
- Sub-Saharan Africa: SuperSport
- South Africa: SABC Sport
- France: beIN Sports
- Cameroon: CRTV Sports, Canal 2 Internacional
- Algeria: EPTV
- Angola: TPA
Road to the Final
Host nation Morocco overcame Nigeria on penalties in the semi-finals. Senegal secured their place in the final by defeating Egypt 1-0, with Sadio Mane scoring the decisive goal.
Team News
Senegal reached the semi-finals with a good injury record but faced one absentee and two suspensions against Egypt. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly is suspended for the final after being booked and appeared to sustain a groin injury.
What to Expect
This is the first meeting between Senegal and Morocco in AFCON history, making it a highly anticipated clash. However, they have a history of 31 overall international competition where Morocco has won 18 times while Senegal has won 6 times. Both teams are in excellent form, having conceded very few goals throughout the tournament. With Morocco enjoying home advantage, the final promises to be a captivating battle.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has unveiled a special match ball for the final, featuring traditional Moroccan zellij geometric patterns and golden accents to honor both finalists.
