Sénégal c. Maroc – AFCON 2025 Final Result and Head-to-Head
Senegal secured their second Africa Cup of Nations title with a dramatic 1-0 victory over Morocco in the AFCON 2025 final, decided in extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Pape Gueye’s thunderous strike early in the additional period broke the deadlock in a tightly contested affair, handing the Teranga Lions the trophy on Moroccan soil.
The match marked the culmination of a growing rivalry between two of North and West Africa’s footballing powers. While Morocco historically dominated this fixture, recent encounters have tilted decisively in Senegal’s favor, reflecting the shifting balance of power in continental football.
This victory extended Senegal’s unbeaten run against the Atlas Lions to seven consecutive matches, a stark contrast to the historical record that once favored Morocco by a significant margin.
What was the Senegal vs Morocco match result?
- Senegal’s victory came after 90 minutes of deadlock, requiring extra time to separate the sides.
- The win marked Senegal’s second AFCON crown, following their 2021 triumph.
- Morocco suffered defeat on home soil despite entering the final as favorites.
- Pape Gueye emerged as the decisive figure, continuing his scoring form against Moroccan opposition.
- The result extended Senegal’s undefeated streak against Morocco to seven matches.
- Both teams entered the final having recorded five clean sheets during their respective AFCON campaigns.
| Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Competition | Africa Cup of Nations 2025 Final |
| Date | January 18, 2026 |
| Venue | Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat |
| Final Score | Senegal 1-0 Morocco (AET) |
| Winning Goal | Pape Gueye (early extra time) |
| Senegal AFCON Titles | 2 (2021, 2025) |
| Historical H2H (30 matches) | Morocco 17 wins, Senegal 7 wins, 6 draws |
| Recent H2H (Last 7) | Senegal 5 wins, 2 draws, 0 losses |
The AFCON 2025 final result is documented by Sports Mole, which confirms Senegal’s extra-time victory on Moroccan soil.
Senegal vs Morocco head to head record
Historical Overview
The two nations have met 30 times in documented history. 11v11 maintains the comprehensive archive showing Morocco holds the advantage in the overall record with 17 victories to Senegal’s 7, with 6 matches ending in draws.
Recent Dominance
The narrative has shifted dramatically in recent years. SoccerPunter statistics confirm Senegal has won 5 of the last 7 encounters, with the other two ending in draws, meaning the Teranga Lions have not lost to Morocco in their last seven meetings. Statistical analysis shows Senegal averaging 1.86 goals per match in these recent contests compared to Morocco’s 1.29.
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