Hosts Morocco face Mane's Senegal for AFCON glory
AFCON reaches its climax on Sunday with a showdown between host nation Morocco, looking to win the title for the first time in 50 years, and Sadio Mane's powerful Senegal side...
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Morocco faces Sadio Mane's Senegal in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final on Sunday at 1900 GMT in Rabat. Host nation Morocco seeks its first title in 50 years, while Senegal eyes a second consecutive AFCON triumph.
- The match takes place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with almost all 69,000 spectators supporting Morocco.
- Walid Regragui's Morocco, ranking 11th in the world, aims to win after being AFCON underachievers, with their only previous title in 1976.
- Senegal is appearing in its third final in four editions, led by Sadio Mane who previously scored the decisive penalty in their 2022 victory.
- The Senegalese Football Federation complained about "lack of adequate security" upon their arrival in Rabat and issues with their hotel and training facilities.
- Morocco's Brahim Diaz is the tournament's top scorer with five goals, and their defense has conceded only once.
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