Senegal v Morocco: Line-ups, stats and preview for AFCON final

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2023 final is set to be a spectacular showdown between Senegal and Morocco, two of Africa’s football powerhouses, at the Stade d’Olembe in Yaoundé. As both teams prepare to battle for the coveted title, fans are eager to see which side will emerge victorious in this highly anticipated clash.

Expected Line-ups

Both teams boast a wealth of talent and will be fielding their strongest line-ups for the final.

• Senegal: Edouard Mendy; Youssouf Sabaly, Kalidou Koulibaly, Pape Abou Cissé, Fodé Ballo-Touré; Idrissa Gueye, Nampalys Mendy, Cheikhou Kouyaté; Sadio Mané, Boulaye Dia, Ismaïla Sarr.
• Morocco: Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Romain Saïss, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina; Sofyan Amrabat, Azzedine Ounahi, Selim Amallah; Hakim Ziyech, Youssef En-Nesyri, Sofiane Boufal.

Key Stats

• Senegal: The Lions of Teranga are aiming to defend their title after winning the AFCON 2021. With a solid defense led by Kalidou Koulibaly, they have conceded only two goals throughout the tournament.
• Morocco: The Atlas Lions have been in scintillating form, with Hakim Ziyech and Youssef En-Nesyri providing a potent attacking threat. Morocco has scored an impressive 10 goals in the tournament, more than any other team.

Match Preview

This final promises to be a tactical battle between Senegal’s resolute defense and Morocco’s dynamic attack. Senegal’s coach, Aliou Cissé, will look to his star forward Sadio Mané to make the difference with his pace and clinical finishing. On the other hand, Morocco’s coach, Walid Regragui, will rely on the creativity and vision of Hakim Ziyech to unlock Senegal’s defense.

With both teams showcasing exceptional talent and form, the AFCON 2023 final is poised to be a thrilling encounter. The match is not only a battle for continental supremacy but also an opportunity for individual players to shine on Africa’s biggest stage. Fans around the world will be eagerly watching to see who will lift the trophy at the end of what promises to be an unforgettable final.