Morocco are through to the CHAN 2024 final after edging Senegal 5-3 on penalties, following a tense 1-1 draw at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda, on August 26, 2025.
Key Highlights
- Early Breakthrough: Senegal struck first through Layousse Samb’s towering header inside the opening 15 minutes.
- Instant Response: Morocco hit back just before halftime when Sabir Bougrine smashed home a stunning volley to level it up.
- Penalty Drama: Morocco stayed flawless from the spot, converting all five penalties. Goalkeeper El Mehdi Al Harrar pulled off a vital save, while Senegal’s Mbaye Ndiaye rattled the crossbar with their opening kick.
What’s Next
Morocco now set their sights on Madagascar in the grand final on August 30 at the Kasarani Stadium in Nairobi, Kenya. Senegal will have to regroup quickly as they face Sudan in the third-place playoff on August 29.
This semifinal lived up to its billing—fast, physical, and nervy. Morocco’s composure in high-pressure moments proved the difference as they moved one step closer to a third CHAN crown.
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