Aboutrika: Senegal Struggles Against Host Nations, Morocco's Final Will Be Easier Than Nigeria Match

15 January 2026at12:52

Egyptian analyst Mohamed Aboutrika, from Qatar's beIN Sports channels, expressed his great appreciation for the Moroccan national team's performance after qualifying for the Africa Cup of Nations final. He praised their significant superiority over Nigeria, one of the toughest teams in the tournament.

In his analysis of the confrontation, Aboutrika said: "Senegal does not know how to play against the host country, so, God willing, congratulations to Morocco in advance."

He added: "You faced Nigeria, the toughest team in the tournament, and God willing, the final will be easier than the Nigeria match. You deserve this after your great performance throughout the tournament."

The Moroccan national team is set to face its Senegalese counterpart in the Africa Cup of Nations final next Sunday, kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

Q&A

Why does Mohamed Aboutrika believe Morocco's AFCON final will be easier than their semi-final?

Aboutrika suggests Senegal struggles when playing against host nations, leading him to predict an easier path for Morocco in the final after their tough win against Nigeria, the tournament's toughest team.

When is the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal scheduled?

The Moroccan national team is set to face its Senegalese counterpart in the Africa Cup of Nations final next Sunday, with the match kicking off at 8:00 PM (GMT+1).

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