The AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco is back underway, with the score still locked at 0-0 as the second half begins in Rabat. Both sides returned to the pitch with higher tempo, knowing that a single goal could decide the biggest game in African football.
Morocco, backed by a loud home crowd, are pushing forward with more urgency, while Senegal appear sharper in midfield as they look to stretch the Atlas Lions’ defence. The opening minutes of the second half have already shown more attacking intent compared to the first period.
Former Nigeria captain John Obi Mikel, speaking during the halftime analysis, noted that the team that uses its chances better will likely lift the trophy.
“It is going to be a game that whoever takes their chances will win. I would like to see Ismaila Sarr come on to the pitch,” Mikel said.
With both coaches expected to turn to their benches, tactical changes could shape the outcome of this tense final. Fans across Africa and beyond remain glued to their screens as the battle for the AFCON 2025 title enters its decisive phase.
55’: Still 0-0
56′
El Hadji Malick Diouf (Senegal) delivers a fine lofted cross into the penalty area, but it’s cleared.
57′ Corner
58′
What a huge chance for Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco). He collects a precise pass inside the box and slices a shot that goes a whisker wide of the left post.
2nd Half
60:24
Still 0-0
63′
Ayoub El Kaabi (Morocco) receives a neat pass inside the box and instantly thumps the ball goalward, but a defender makes a last ditch block to deny him.
65′ 0-0
67′
El Hadji Malick lDiouf (Senegal) picks up an injury.
74′
El Hadji Malick Diouf (Senegal) is able to continue to play.
75′ 0-0
Upto fifteens minutes to go, final whistle, Senegal makes alot of changes.
77′
Pape Bouna Thiaw has decided to make a change. Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal) replaces Iliman Ndiaye.
77′
Here comes a substitution. Ismaila Sarr (Senegal) is brought on as a substitute for Lamine Camara.
77′
Pape Bouna Thiaw decides to make a substitution. Antoine Mendy will be replaced by Abdoulaye Seck (Senegal).
