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          Senegal and Morocco players clash during the Africa Cup of Nations final. AFP

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          FootballMarch 18, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 20, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 20, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 19, 2026
          Soccer Football - CAF Africa Cup of Nations - Morocco 2025 - Final - Senegal v Morocco - Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, Morocco - January 18, 2026 Senegal's Sadio Mane lifts the trophy with teammates as they celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations REUTERS / Siphiwe Sibeko TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
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          FootballJanuary 19, 2026
          Senegal captain Sadio Mane, centre left, holds the trophy after beating Morocco 1-0 in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations in Rabat. AFP
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          Senegal crowned Afcon champions after chaotic final against Morocco in Rabat

          FootballJanuary 19, 2026
          Achraf Hakimi, left, will lead Morocco against Sadio Mane and Senegal in the Afcon final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat. Getty Images

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          FootballJanuary 18, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 17, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 15, 2026
          Egypt's Mohamed Salah and Senegal's Sadio Mane vie for the ball during their Africa Cup of Nations semi-final in Tangiers. AFP
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          FootballJanuary 14, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 14, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 11, 2026
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          FootballJanuary 11, 2026
          Brahim Diaz struck in the first half to set Morocco on their way to victory over Cameroon. AFP

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