Match report

Morocco Defeats Senegal 3-0 in Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal
Senegal
0–3
AET
Morocco
Morocco
Jan 18, 2026

Morocco dominated Senegal to secure a 3-0 victory in their Africa Cup of Nations match. The North African team capitalized on Senegal's defensive weaknesses, with key contributions from players like Youssef En Nesyri and a confirmed penalty by VAR. Senegal struggled to find their rhythm and could not prevent Morocco from claiming the win.

Key Facts

  • • Morocco defeated Senegal 3-0
  • • Youssef En Nesyri scored a goal
  • • VAR confirmed a penalty for Morocco
  • • Senegal received a yellow card in the 24th minute
  • • Multiple substitutions were made by both teams in the second half

Lineups

Senegal

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 16 E. Mendy (G)
  • 24 A. Mendy (D)
  • 2 M. Sarr (D)
  • 19 M. Niakhate (D)
  • 25 M. Diouf (D)
  • 8 L. Camara (M)
  • 5 I. Gueye (M)
  • 26 P. Gueye (M)
  • 13 I. Ndiaye (F)
  • 11 N. Jackson (F)
  • 10 S. Mane (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 Y. Diouf
  • 23 M. Diaw
  • 4 A. Seck
  • 14 I. Jakobs
  • 6 P. Ciss
  • 9 B. Dia
  • 17 P. M. Sarr
  • 28 M. Camara
  • 12 C. Ndiaye
  • 18 I. Sarr
  • 20 H. Diallo
  • 21 C. Sabaly
  • 22 O. Niang
  • 27 I. Mbaye

Morocco

Formation: 4-1-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Bono (G)
  • 2 A. Hakimi (D)
  • 5 N. Aguerd (D)
  • 25 A. Masina (D)
  • 3 N. Mazraoui (D)
  • 24 N. El Aynaoui (M)
  • 10 B. Diaz (M)
  • 23 B. El Khannouss (M)
  • 11 I. Saibari (M)
  • 17 A. Ezzalzouli (M)
  • 20 A. El Kaabi (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 Munir
  • 22 E. M. Al Harrar
  • 6 R. Saiss
  • 15 M. Chibi
  • 18 J. El Yamiq
  • 26 A. Salah-Eddine
  • 27 A. Ait Boudlal
  • 28 Y. Belammari
  • 4 S. Amrabat
  • 14 O. Targhalline
  • 7 H. Igamane
  • 9 S. Rahimi
  • 16 I. Akhomach
  • 19 Y. En Nesyri
  • 21 C. Talbi

Timeline

  1. Senegal
    24' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    Lamine Camara

    Foul

  2. Senegal
    77' Senegal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Antoine Mendy · On: A. Seck
  3. Senegal
    77' Senegal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Lamine Camara · On: I. Sarr
  4. Senegal
    77' Senegal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: I. Ndiaye · On: I. Mbaye
  5. Morocco
    80' Morocco subst · Substitution 1
    Off: B. El Khannouss · On: O. Targhalline
  6. Morocco
    80' Morocco subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Ayoub El Kaabi · On: Y. En Nesyri
  7. Morocco
    89' Morocco subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Masina · On: J. El Yamiq
  8. Morocco
    90'+4 Morocco subst · Substitution 4
    Off: I. Saibari · On: A. Salah-Eddine
  9. Morocco
    90'+7 Morocco Var · Penalty confirmed
    B. Diaz
  10. Morocco
    90'+21 Morocco Card · Yellow Card
    A. Salah-Eddine

    Argument

  11. Senegal
    94' Senegal Goal · Normal Goal
    P. Gueye · Assist: I. Gueye
  12. Morocco
    98' Morocco subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. Mazraoui · On: H. Igamane
  13. Morocco
    98' Morocco subst · Substitution 6
    Off: B. Diaz · On: I. Akhomach
  14. Senegal
    106' Senegal subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Diouf · On: I. Jakobs
  15. Morocco
    112' Morocco Card · Yellow Card
    Y. En Nesyri

    Foul

  16. Senegal
    113' Senegal Card · Yellow Card
    M. Sarr

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Senegal Morocco
Fouls 25 17
Pass Accuracy 80% 81%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 14 20
Corners 8 10
Total Passes 478 461
Yellow Cards 5 2
Blocked Shots 3 11
Shots on Target 7 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 6
Possession 50% 50%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 384 374
Shots Inside Box 11 16
Saves 3 6
Shots Outside Box 3 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The confirmed penalty by VAR in the 90th minute shifted momentum in Morocco's favor, providing a crucial boost in the final moments of the match.
  • ▸ Substitutions by Morocco in the late stages of the game brought fresh legs and renewed energy, allowing them to maintain pressure on Senegal's defense.