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The Africa Cup of Nations 2025 has high-quality football but few shocks, risking memory as a forgotten tournament.
Morocco and Senegal reach a final where both sides are coached by Africans, continuing a trend since 1965.
The final pits Morocco against Senegal, with Morocco hosting and Karim En-Nesyri among standout players.
The piece notes Africa’s growing diaspora influence, with many players born outside Africa.
The author cites a regulatory shift that allowed players to switch allegiance under certain conditions.
The final is framed as a test of whether drama can redeem the tournament amid looming World Cup narratives.
The article highlights Africa’s modern football infrastructure and the academy system feeding talent.
Morocco’s Hakimi and Bounou noted as standout performers in keeping Morocco competitive.
The piece notes the tournament’s content-production success for organisers, despite criticisms.
The final match-up is described as a test of North versus Sub-Saharan Africa strength.

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Mamadou Sarr stepped in for the injured Koulibaly during the AFCON semi-final, signaling a smooth transition for Senegal's defense.
The article frames Sarr's rise as a passing of the torch from veteran stars like Edouard Mendy, Kalidou Koulibaly, and Idrissa Gana Gueye.
Young talents such as El Hadji Malick Diouf, Habib Diarra, and Lamine Camara have begun to make their mark in top leagues.
The piece notes a growing core with Sarr, Diarra, and Camara potentially forming Senegal’s engine room for a decade or more.
Attacking youngsters Nicolas Jackson, Iliman Ndiaye, and Ibrahim Mbaye are highlighted as part of the forward line with long-term potential.
The article emphasizes cautious optimism, acknowledging the need to balance youth development with experienced players' winning mentality.
Senegal aims for the 2026 World Cup with a renewed squad while pursuing another AFCON title in Rabat.
Coach Pape Thiaw described Mane as an example and signaled he hoped to keep him in the squad as long as possible.
Mendy, Gana Gueye, and Mane remain key figures, with Koulibaly also central, as the team looks to translate talent into titles.
Senegal’s AFCON and World Cup campaigns are framed as opportunities to nurture the next generation through the right pathways.
The article notes Sarr’s limited caps but praise for his seamless club-to-international transition during a crucial semi-final.

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#3 out of 3

sports13h ago

Senegal and host Morocco meet for the Africa Cup of Nations final at 7pm GMT in Rabat, with both teams aiming to lift the title.
Morocco reached the final after beating Mali in the semi and Cameroon in the quarter, while Senegal defeated Egypt in the semis to advance.
London’s Moroccan community in North Kensington is hopeful of a historic title for Atlas Lions in front of a global diaspora.
The Guardian notes ongoing Premier League tensions, including Unai Emery’s Villa and the City–United title chase as context for the day’s fixtures.
Manager Oliver Glasner publicly criticized Crystal Palace’s board amid transfer upheaval ahead of the season’s end.
Timely Premier League results include Manchester United’s derby win and Tottenham’s troubled home defeat adding to title race chatter.
The article provides minute-by-minute matchday coverage and invites reader engagement via live comments.
The Guardian’s live feed highlights the Afcon final’s significance despite a tournament seen as lacking shocks.
The final’s context includes pre-match analysis and qualifiers from both teams’ journeys to the climax.
The piece forecasts a potentially thrilling final amid high expectations for Atlas Lions’ success.

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