Overview
- The Africa Cup of Nations title will be decided Sunday in Rabat at the 69,500-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where hosts Morocco face defending champions Senegal.
- Senegal’s federation detailed concerns after the team’s arrival by train, citing inadequate security, disputed hotel arrangements, refusal to train at Morocco’s base, and a cap of 2,850 tickets for its supporters.
- Senegal will be without captain Kalidou Koulibaly due to suspension for accumulated yellow cards, with midfielder Habib Diarra also suspended; Morocco report no suspensions.
- Morocco’s Brahim Díaz has been the tournament’s standout with five goals, with Ayoub El Kaabi also influential, while a defense led by Achraf Hakimi has conceded just once.
- Egypt and Nigeria meet Saturday in Casablanca for third place, with Nigeria protecting a perfect bronze-match record; Calvin Bassey is suspended for Nigeria, Wilfred Ndidi returns, and Victor Osimhen’s fitness is uncertain.