However, they have long been AFCON underachievers, with their only title to date coming in 1976. This will be their first final since 2004, when they lost to Tunisia with Regragui part of the team. "We dreamt of being here and now we have done it," Regragui told reporters in the Moroccan capital on Saturday. "I hope this is just the beginning and not our last AFCON final," he added. He added: "Senegal will need to be really strong to beat us at home, although they are capable."

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 18, 2026 08:11 UTC