AFCON 2025 has felt less like a tournament and more like The Family Meeting — a continental gathering where every qualified nation earned a seat at the table, shared its story, and argued its case for greatness.
One by one, the chairs have been pushed back. Plates cleared. Voices faded. Now, with just two matches left, the room is quieter — but the stakes have never been louder. The question hanging in the air is simple: who takes the trophy home?
The finale, fittingly, is hosted by the family itself. Morocco, the welcoming hosts, meet Senegal, the guests who have become regulars at the head of the table. Under the Rabat lights at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, this is where pride, pressure and passion collide.
Senegal arrive carrying the calm confidence of a side that knows this moment well. Sunday’s showpiece will be their fourth AFCON final, and only a second title separates them from confirming a golden generation.
Their 1-0 semi-final win over Egypt was classic Senegal: patient, powerful and decisive when it mattered. Sadio Mané’s late strike in the 78th minute didn’t just settle the match — it reminded everyone that when the conversation gets tense, Senegal have a voice that cuts through the noise.
Pape Thiaw’s side are built for these moments. They don’t rush the meeting. They listen, wait, and then speak with authority. With balance across the pitch and leaders who’ve been here before, the Lions of Teranga look ready to make themselves comfortable — and possibly take more than just memories back home.
Across the table sit Morocco, hosts with history on their minds and expectation on their shoulders. Living up to the weight of home soil is never easy, but the Atlas Lions have embraced it. Their goalless semifinal against Nigeria, settled on penalties, was tense, tactical and emotionally draining — the kind of night that bonds a team.
Now, Morocco stand in their first final since 2004, chasing a second AFCON crown and a first since 1976. Half a century later, the invitation feels overdue.
Walid Regragui’s side reflect modern Morocco: disciplined, fearless and deeply connected to their supporters. Every cheer from Rabat feels personal. Every tackle carries belief. At this Family Meeting, the hosts are determined not just to serve — but to celebrate.
Before the final toast is raised, there was one more conversation that was had in Casablanca. Egypt and Nigeria met in the third-place playoff at the Mohammed V Stadium, a clash rich in legacy and layered with pride.
Nigeria goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali stole the spotlight with a stellar performance as the Super Eagles claimed third place at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations with a penalty shootout victory over Egypt in Casablanca.
As AFCON 2025 reaches its peak, The Family Meeting delivers its final agenda. One last debate. One final decision. Across DStv and GOtv, SuperSport brings you the stories, the laughter, the tension and the truth. Because in this family, football isn’t just played — it’s lived.
AFCON 2025 final broadcast details
Sunday, January 18, 2025
- 22:00: Senegal v Morocco – Live on SuperSport AFCON and SuperSport Maximo
