CAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: the three key players on each side

Story byCAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: the three key players on each sideFoot AfricaSun, January 18, 2026 at 2:35 PM UTC·1 min readCAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: six players at the heart of the finalCAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: the three key players on each sideAs the CAN final between Senegal and Morocco approaches, attention is more focused than ever on certain faces. For Senegal, the experience and leadership of Sadio Mané remain a decisive factor, just as the impact of Iliman Ndiaye, who can break the lines with his creativity, and the balance provided by Pape Gueye in midfield. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementOn the other side, Morocco relies on a strong technical and athletic backbone. Brahim Díaz embodies attacking creativity, while Achraf Hakimi remains a constant threat with his energy and forward runs. In the box, Ayoub El Kaabi is the symbol of efficiency and goal-scoring instinct.