AFCON 2025: Morocco and Senegal prepare for final showdown

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00:00Be they in Dakar or Rabat, Senegalese and Moroccan fans celebrate as their teams secured

00:07their places in the AFCON final.

00:10With less than 48 hours to go until match day, fans of either teams cannot wait, all

00:15hoping their players will be the ones to lift the trophy.

00:19We're going to play and we're going to celebrate.

00:24It's one big party.

00:27We say to the Senegalese, you're welcome, but we're going to devour you.

00:34I think with the way Senegal plays, it will be tough for Morocco.

00:37I don't know if they're ready for that, but I think it will be tough for Morocco.

00:42I hope Senegal wins.

00:44The pressure is on for both teams.

00:46For the Atlas Lions, who are playing at home, Sunday's final will mark their first shot at

00:51the AFCON title in 50 years.

00:53They are hoping the backing from their fervent supporters will help them overcome Sadio Mane's

00:58Senegal.

00:59Meanwhile, the Taranga Lions also have a loss riding on Sunday's match.

01:03AFCON champions of 2021, the upcoming game will mark the third time the country makes

01:08it to an AFCON final in the last four competitions.

01:12The stadium, the fans, the passion they've shown their teams, it's been a really great

01:18experience.

01:19We're really looking forward to Sunday's match and once again, may the best team win.

01:25The Battle of the Lions will take place on Sunday evening at the Prince Mule Abdelah Stadium

01:30in Rabat.

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