Two of the Africa Cup of Nations favorites will collide in a contest of continental kingpins when host Morocco faces Nigeria in Wednesday’s semi-final

Morocco will host another Women’s Africa Cup of Nations less than a year after it hosted the last edition and just two months after it hosted the ongoing men’s tournament.

Can Senegal spoil the Moroccan party in Rabat? Can they overcome some important suspensions? Talking points ahead of the AFCON 2026 final.

The Africa Cup of Nations final takes place on Sunday as hosts Morocco have a chance of glory but Senegal's superstars stand in the way.

The Senegalese Football Federation has made serious complaints about the way its national soccer team is being treated in Morocco ahead of Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco.

On the pitch, Morocco is in its first final since 2004 and has only won the tournament once, in 1976. Led by manager Walid Regragui, the side has become a formidable opponent, currently rated 11th in the Fifa men’s world rankings.

After winning Group D by going undefeated during the group stage, Senegal had the joint best defensive record, allowing only one goal in group stage play. Pushing to the knockout stage, they were able to fend off Sudan before Mali's red card made advancing past the quarterfinals a breeze.

Morocco are handed a North African derby with Algeria and holders Nigeria will face Zambia in the group stage at the 2026 Women's Africa Cup of Nations.

Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at how Morocco could line up for Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.