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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

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

Analysis: 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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