Morocco defender Mohamed Chibi is hoping the Atlas Lions will finish their Senegalese opponent early in the high-stake final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations comes to an end on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with Morocco and Senegal set to battle it out for the trophy at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The North Africa football powerhouse are chasing their second AFCON title just as Senegal, who last won the trophy in 2021 in Cameroon.
And according to Chibi, he is hoping his outfit can finish Senegal in the early stages of the high-profile final.
“We are preparing for the final like all matches, and we have one goal and we will enter the match to achieve it. God willing, we will win the title and make the Moroccan people happy.”
“My feeling is very different from what I felt with Pyramids, especially since you represent your country and this tournament is different from the African Champions League. Our goal is to win the title and keep the cup in Morocco to make the people happy.”
“Tension is a necessary thing, especially since the tournament is being held in our country, and we hope to finish the Senegal match early.”
“Any player who participates will do his duty. We don’t care who plays as a starter, and everyone who plays in the match will give his all to achieve victory.”
Top Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala has been appointed to handle the high-stake clash tonight.
