Overview
- Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in Tangier, with Sadio Mané scoring in the 78th minute and stating this will be his last AFCON.
- Hosts Morocco advanced past Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in Rabat, as goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved two spot-kicks.
- The final is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 18 at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, matching Africa’s top two ranked teams.
- Morocco have conceded only once—via a penalty—across the tournament, while Senegal have allowed two goals on their run to a third final in four editions.
- Senegal captain Kalidou Koulibaly is suspended for the final, adding pressure on an experienced defensive unit.