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HomeDaily NewsThursday, January 15, 2026Morocco and Senegal Advance to Africa Cup of Nations Final; Kenya Drawn with Both Nations for WAFCON - January 2026
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Morocco and Senegal Advance to Africa Cup of Nations Final; Kenya Drawn with Both Nations for WAFCON - January 2026

Morocco and Senegal are set to face each other in the Africa Cup of Nations final. Morocco advanced by defeating Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after the match ended in a 0-0 draw, with goalkeeper Yassine Bounou making two saves in the shoot-out. Senegal secured their spot with a 1-0 victory over Egypt, thanks to a 78th-minute winner from Sadio Mane in Tangiers. Separately, Kenya's women's team, the Harambee Starlets, have been drawn in a group with both Morocco and Senegal for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The group also includes Algeria, with the tournament scheduled from March 17 to April 3.

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WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal

WAFCON: Harambee Starlets drawn alongside Morocco, Algeria and Senegal

The Harambee Starlets, Kenya's women's national football team, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3 of this year.

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The Harambee Starlets, Kenya's women's national football team, have been drawn into a challenging group alongside hosts Morocco, Algeria, and Senegal for the upcoming Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The tournament is scheduled to take place from March 17 to April 3 of this year.

  • The WAFCON semi-finalists will qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
  • The tournament has expanded from 12 to 16 teams.
  • Matches will be played in Rabat, and one venue each in Casablanca and Fes.
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Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

Mane takes dominant Senegal past Egypt into AFCON final

Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner, leading Senegal to a 1-0 victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.

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Sadio Mane scored a 78th-minute winner, leading Senegal to a 1-0 victory over Egypt in the Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers.

  • Senegal will now face either Morocco or Nigeria in the final on Sunday.
  • This win continues Senegal's dominance over Egypt, having also beaten them in the 2022 AFCON final and a 2022 World Cup play-off.
  • Egypt's captain Mohamed Salah was contained by the Senegal defence, extending his wait for an AFCON winner's medal.
  • Senegal's veteran centre-back Kalidou Koulibaly received a yellow card, ruling him out of the final.
Thursday 7:17 AMStandard Sports

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco beat Nigeria on penalties to reach Africa Cup of Nations final

Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's two saves in the shoot-out secured their spot against Senegal on Sunday.

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Morocco defeated Nigeria 4-2 on penalties after a 0-0 draw in extra time to advance to the Africa Cup of Nations final. Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou's two saves in the shoot-out secured their spot against Senegal on Sunday.

  • Morocco will face Senegal in the final after Senegal beat Egypt 1-0 in the other semi-final.
  • The match was held at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, with a crowd of 65,458.
  • Nigeria's defeat ended their hopes for a fourth Cup of Nations crown and they will play Egypt in the third-place play-off on Saturday.
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