Overview
- The title match is scheduled for Sunday, January 18, 2026, at Prince Moulay Abdellah Complex in Rabat.
- Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in the semifinal on a second-half strike from captain Sadio Mané.
- Morocco held Nigeria 0-0 and advanced 4-2 on penalties as Yassine Bounou saved two attempts, including efforts by Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi.
- Senegal will miss captain Kalidou Koulibaly due to suspension after two yellow cards, with an adductor issue also reported, and midfielder Habib Diarra is suspended.
- This is the first AFCON final between these nations, and Mané said this will be his last tournament as he targets bringing the trophy to Dakar.