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World Service,15 Jan 2026,18 mins

Afcon 2025: Morocco and Senegal reach the final

World Football

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Lee James is joined by John Bennett, North African football expert Maher Mezahi and Moroccan football journalist Jalal Bounouar to provide immediate reaction to hosts Morocco beating Nigeria on penalties to reach Sunday's final. Piers Edwards and the former South Africa captain Dean Furman reflect on Senegal's 1-0 semi-final victory over Egypt, including reaction from match-winner Sadio Mane and teammate Idrissa Gana Gueye. Timecodes: 00:14 - Immediate reaction to Morocco's victory over Nigeria 09:03 - Reaction to Senegal's victory over Egypt 15:49 - Sadio Mane interview 17:03 - Idrissa Gana Gueye interview

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