Morocco and Senegal confirm starting lineups for AFCON 2025 final

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui and Senegal boss Pape Thiaw have officially announced their starting line-ups ahead of Sunday evening’s AFCON 2025 final, the big showdown between the two continental heavyweights.

The decisive encounter will take place at Moulay Hassan Stadium in Rabat, as two of Africa’s strongest national teams go head-to-head in the continent’s most prestigious football competition. Kick-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM GMT.

Morocco Starting XI

Goalkeeper:
Yassine Bounou

Defenders:
Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair Mazraoui

Midfielders:
Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Neil El Aynaoui, Ismael Saibari

Forwards:
Brahim Díaz, Ayoub El Kaabi, Bilal El Khannouss

Morocco enter the final with the advantage of home soil and fan support, targeting a second AFCON title and their first continental crown since 1976.

Senegal Starting XI

Goalkeeper:
Edouard Mendy

Defenders:
Krépin Diatta, Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, Malick Diouf

Midfielders:
Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye, Lamine Camara

Forwards:
Sadio Mané, Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson

Senegal are aiming to add another Africa Cup of Nations trophy to their cabinet, having lifted the title at AFCON 2021.

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