Senegal were crowned champions of Africa after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a gripping Africa Cup of Nations final that went the distance at the 69,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday.
The 2025 tournament, which began with 24 teams from across the continent, reached a dramatic climax as two former champions faced off with history on the line. Morocco were hoping to end a 50-year wait for a second AFCON crown on home soil, while Senegal sought to add another continental title to their growing reputation as one of Africa’s modern powerhouses.
After 120 minutes of intense, end-to-end football, it was Senegal who had the final say. Their narrow victory came on the back of disciplined defending, tactical maturity and resilience under sustained Moroccan pressure, particularly as the hosts pushed forward in extra time in search of an equaliser. The decisive goal proved enough to silence the home crowd and deny Morocco a fairytale ending in Rabat.
The result confirmed Senegal as champions of Africa once again, capping a hard-fought campaign and underlining their consistency at the highest level, while Morocco were left to rue missed chances as their long wait for a second continental title goes on.
