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Bono Backstops Morocco Into AFCON Final, Closing In on Clean‑Sheet Landmarks

Bono’s 11 tournament shutouts tie Boubacar Barry and leave him three from Essam El‑Hadary’s all‑time mark.

Overview

  • Morocco reached the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after a 0-0 draw with Nigeria and a win on penalties, where Yassine Bono was named player of the match.
  • The Atlas Lions will face Senegal in Sunday’s final on home soil as they chase a second continental title.
  • Senegal advanced by defeating Egypt 1-0, with Sadio Mané scoring in the 78th minute.
  • Bono now has 11 AFCON clean sheets, including five in this edition, while Morocco have conceded just once in the tournament in a 1-1 draw with Mali.
  • He previously surpassed Morocco’s national benchmark held by Badou Zaki, has equaled Boubacar Barry’s 11, and sits three shy of Essam El‑Hadary’s record of 14, with a shutout in the final set to give him sole possession of second place.