Overview
- The final is scheduled for Sunday in Rabat at the 69,500-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where both teams have played all tournament matches to date.
- Senegal’s federation publicly alleged inadequate security on arrival in Rabat, hotel issues resolved only after a written complaint, uncertainty over training arrangements, and a capped purchase of 2,850 tickets for its supporters under CAF limits.
- Morocco enters as the home favorite with Brahim Díaz in standout form after scoring in each of the team’s first five games and with no suspensions reported.
- Defenses have defined the tournament for both sides, with Morocco conceding once and Senegal conceding twice, while Sadio Mané leads Senegal’s attack after scoring in the semifinal against Egypt.
- CAF has confirmed Morocco will also host the expanded 16-team Women’s Africa Cup from March 17 to April 3, with groups set and four direct 2027 World Cup berths on offer.