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How to watch AFCON final for free – TV channel and live stream for Senegal vs Morocco
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The Africa Cup of Nations final is set to be contested by Senegal and Morocco this weekend
Everything you need to know about how to follow the AFCON final
- Date and Kick-off Time: The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday, January 18, 2026. Kick-off is set for 7pm GMT at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
- UK TV Coverage: The match will be broadcast live in the UK on E4. Coverage of the tournament’s showpiece event is expected to begin at 6.30pm, half an hour before the action gets underway.
- Live Stream: Viewers in the UK can stream the final live via the Channel 4 website or the All 4 app. These platforms offer free access to the match for anyone with a valid UK TV license.
- Senegal Team News: Senegal will be without former Chelsea defender Kalidou Koulibaly for the final. The captain suffered a groin injury during their semi-final win over Egypt and had already picked up a yellow card in the game, meaning he would be suspended if fit.
- Senegal Suspensions: Koulibaly is not the only player serving a suspension for Senegal. Sunderland’s Habib Diarra picked up his second yellow card of the knockout rounds against Egypt, ruling him out of the final.
- Morocco Team News: The hosts are expected to be without Azzedine Ounahi, who was ruled out for the remainder of the tournament earlier this month. Romain Saiss is striving to return to fitness after being injured in his side’s opening match.
- Senegal’s Path to the Final: Senegal cruised through the group stages before defeating Sudan (3-1) and Mali (1-0) in the early knockout rounds. They secured their place in the final with a tense 1-0 victory over Egypt, courtesy of a 78th-minute strike from Mane.
- Morocco’s Path to the Final: The Atlas Lions finished top of Group A and then overcame Tanzania (1-0) and Cameroon (2-0) to reach the semi-finals. They booked their spot in the final after a dramatic penalty shootout win over Nigeria following a 0-0 draw after extra time.
- AFCON History: Senegal won their first AFCON title in 2021. Meanwhile, Morocco are under pressure to deliver their first AFCON triumph since 1976 in front of a home crowd.
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