Morocco vs Senegal – Matchup: Defending champions Senegal take on two-time winners Morocco in the African Nations Championship semi-final at Kampala’s Mandela National Stadium
Schedule: The game kicks off on Tuesday, August 26, at 18:30 GMT+1 (local time, 8:30 PM East African Time)
Broadcasting: Available live on BeIN Sports MENA, BeIN Sports France, and RTS .
Team Profiles:
- Senegal: Youngest squad in the tournament with an average age of 21.7 years. Only one player, Serigne Moctar Koïté, remains from the 2023 squad. Senegal has scored 4 goals and conceded just once in the tournament so far, boasting three clean sheets in four matches. Goalkeeper Marc Diouf has been pivotal with multiple shutouts
- Morocco: Dual CHAN champions (2018, 2020). They lead the tournament in goals (9) and shots on target (29). Oussama Lamlaoui is the top scorer (4 goals), while Youssef Mehri, with 3 assists, leads in key contributions. They aim to become the first team to appear in three CHAN finals within six years
Prediction: Morocco’s experience and attacking depth give them the clear edge. Anticipate a tight first half, followed by Morocco asserting dominance. Predicted score: Morocco 2–0 Senegal
