Infantino Eagerly Awaits 'Epic Final' Between Morocco and Senegal
16 January 2026at12:25
FIFA President Gianni Infantino posted on his official accounts, congratulating the Moroccan and Senegalese national teams on reaching the final stage of the Africa Cup of Nations tournament and wishing them good luck in the final match.
Infantino's post read: "Congratulations to Morocco and Senegal on qualifying for the CAF Africa Cup of Nations final. Good luck to these two great footballing nations."
The FIFA president added in his message of encouragement to both teams: "I eagerly look forward to seeing them face off in this epic final for the title."
The final match between the Moroccan national team and their Senegalese counterparts will take place next Sunday (20:00 GMT+1) at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Q&A
What are FIFA President Gianni Infantino's thoughts on the Morocco vs. Senegal AFCON final?
FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed his eager anticipation for an 'epic final' between Morocco and Senegal for the Africa Cup of Nations title, extending his congratulations and best wishes to both teams.
When and where will the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal be played?
The final match between the Moroccan and Senegalese national teams is scheduled for next Sunday at 20:00 GMT+1, taking place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
