Senegal and Morocco will face off in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with both sides chasing a second continental title when they meet on Sunday, January 18, 2026.
YEN.com.gh has compiled comprehensive details on how football fans in Ghana, the United Kingdom, and beyond can watch the highly anticipated final live.
The showpiece match will be played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco, with kickoff scheduled for 19:00 GMT. Both the Teranga Lions of Senegal and the Atlas Lions of Morocco arrive at the final unbeaten, each having recorded five matches without defeat en route to the decider.
Road to the 2025 AFCON Final
Both finalists navigated challenging paths to reach the tournament’s climax.
Senegal secured their place in the final with a narrow 1–0 victory over Egypt in the semi-finals at the Tangier Grand Stadium on Wednesday, January 14. Captain Sadio Mané proved decisive, scoring in the 78th minute to seal the win, as reported by the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
Earlier the same day, Morocco were pushed to the limit by Nigeria in a dramatic semi-final encounter. The hosts eventually triumphed 4–2 on penalties after a tense draw in regulation time, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou emerging as the hero during the shootout, according to beIN SPORTS.
Prior to the semi-finals, Senegal had demonstrated consistency throughout the tournament. They finished the group stage with two wins and a draw, defeated Sudan 3–1 in the Round of 16, and edged Mali 1–0 in the quarter-finals.
Morocco’s journey was equally demanding. The Atlas Lions also went unbeaten in the group stage, recording two victories and a draw. In the knockout rounds, they defeated Tanzania 1–0 in the Round of 16 before producing an impressive 2–0 victory over Cameroon in the quarter-finals to set up their dramatic semi-final showdown.
How to Watch Senegal vs Morocco Live
According to Goal, viewers in Ghana can watch the 2025 AFCON final live on multiple SuperSport platforms, including SuperSport MáXimo 360, SuperSport PSL, SuperSport Grandstand, and via the DStv App.
In the United Kingdom, the match will be broadcast live on Channel 4, allowing fans to follow every moment of the final.
For viewers in the United States, AFCON matches are available through beIN Sports on several streaming platforms. These include YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling TV (with the appropriate add-on), and DIRECTV Stream. Among these services, Fubo offers extensive sports coverage, YouTube TV provides strong overall value, Sling TV is the most budget-friendly option, while DIRECTV Stream caters to viewers seeking premium features at a higher price point.
2025 AFCON Top Scorers
Ahead of the final, YEN.com.gh previously reported on the tournament’s leading scorers. Morocco’s Brahim Díaz tops the chart with five goals, followed by Mohamed Salah and Victor Osimhen, who each have four. None of the three added to their tallies during the semi-finals, as Senegal and Morocco progressed to the final.
With both teams in strong form and history on the line, Sunday’s AFCON final promises to be a compelling conclusion to the 2025 tournament.
Source: Yen.com.gh
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