AFCON 2025 Final: Date, Time and History After Morocco Beat Nigeria to Set Up Senegal Clash

The stage is set for the climax of Africa's premier international tournament, the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

Following a dramatic semi-final round, the two teams that will battle for the continental crown have been decided.

Tournament hosts Morocco, who kicked off the competition against Comoros on December 21, 2025, have successfully navigated their way to the final match. Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on post-match penalties on Wednesday after a goalless draw in regulation and extra-time.

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The Atlas Lions, spearheaded by Brahim Díaz, will now face 2021 champions Senegal for the title.

Senegal secured their spot in the final after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Mohamed Salah's Egypt, with star forward Sadio Mané delivering another pivotal performance for his country.

The AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal is scheduled for Sunday, January 18. The match will take place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with kickoff at 10pm Kenyan time.

The preceding day, Egypt and Nigeria will compete for the bronze medal in the third-place playoff. That match will be held at the Mohammed V Stadium, starting at 7pm.

Morocco will be vying for their second AFCON title, having won their only championship back in 1976. This appearance marks the end of a long wait for the Atlas Lions, who last reached the final in 2004, where they were defeated by Tunisia.

Meanwhile, Senegal aims to reclaim their title and win their second continental trophy. Their historic first victory came in the 2021 edition, where they triumphed over Egypt. Before that, the Lions of Teranga had finished as runners-up in both 2002 and 2019.