As Senegal vs Morocco prepare for their historic first-ever meeting in an Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) match—the 2025 final on January 18, 2026, at Stade Mohammed V in Casablanca—the head-to-head history favors the hosts.
This will be their 32nd overall encounter across various competitions, including friendlies, World Cup qualifiers, and other African tournaments. Morocco holds a strong historical edge, but Senegal have shown resilience in recent high-stakes clashes.
Senegal vs Morocco Overall Head-to-Head Record
From Morocco’s perspective (based on 31 previous matches):
- Wins: 18
- Draws: 6
- Losses: 7 (Senegal wins: 7)
- Goals Scored by Morocco: 47
- Goals Scored by Senegal: 19
Morocco have dominated, winning 58% of encounters, while Senegal’s victories are mostly from the 1960s to 1980s. In competitive fixtures (excluding friendlies), Morocco’s record improves slightly, with fewer losses.
Recent form in the last six meetings shows Morocco unbeaten (4 wins, 2 draws), including a penalty shootout victory in the 2025 African Nations Championship (CHAN) semi-final. Senegal’s last win dates back to May 2012.
Senegal vs Morocco Key Past Meetings
Here’s a chronological list of all documented encounters, highlighting notable results in major competitions. (Note: Penalty shootouts are noted where they decided the outcome; these are counted as draws in basic records but wins for the victor in tournament progression.)
| Date | Match | Result (from Morocco’s view) | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03 Nov 1968 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 01 Jan 1969 | Senegal v Morocco | Loss | 2-1 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 13 Feb 1969 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 2-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 17 Feb 1972 | Senegal v Morocco | Win | 1-3 | International Friendly |
| 19 Nov 1972 | Morocco v Senegal | Draw | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 03 Dec 1972 | Senegal v Morocco | Win | 1-2 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 14 Sep 1975 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 4-0 | Africa Cup of Nations Qual. |
| 28 Sep 1975 | Senegal v Morocco | Loss | 2-1 | Africa Cup of Nations Qual. |
| 26 May 1977 | Senegal v Morocco | Win | 2-3 | International Friendly |
| 22 Jun 1980 | Senegal v Morocco | Win | 0-1 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 06 Jul 1980 | Morocco v Senegal | Draw | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 01 Nov 1981 | Senegal v Morocco | Loss | 2-0 | International Friendly |
| 09 Mar 1983 | Senegal v Morocco | Loss | 1-0 | International Friendly |
| 23 Jun 1984 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 2-1 | International Friendly |
| 01 Apr 1989 | Senegal v Morocco | Loss | 2-1 | International Friendly |
| 12 Dec 1990 | Morocco v Senegal | Draw | 0-0 | International Friendly |
| 18 Apr 1993 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 17 Jul 1993 | Senegal v Morocco | Win | 1-3 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 01 Mar 1995 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 2-0 | International Friendly |
| 23 Feb 1997 | Senegal v Morocco | Draw | 0-0 | Africa Cup of Nations Qual. |
| 27 Jul 1997 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 3-0 | Africa Cup of Nations Qual. |
| 02 Sep 1998 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 2-0 | International Friendly |
| 21 Dec 1999 | Morocco v Senegal | Draw | 0-0 | International Friendly |
| 24 Feb 2001 | Morocco v Senegal | Draw | 0-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 14 Jul 2001 | Senegal v Morocco | Loss | 1-0 | FIFA World Cup Qualifier |
| 12 Feb 2003 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 1-0 | International Friendly |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 3-0 | International Friendly |
| 10 Aug 2011 | Senegal v Morocco | Win | 0-2 | International Friendly |
| 25 May 2012 | Morocco v Senegal | Loss | 0-1 | International Friendly |
| 09 Oct 2020 | Morocco v Senegal | Win | 3-1 | International Friendly |
| 26 Aug 2025 | Morocco v Senegal | Win (5-3 pens) | 1-1 | African Nations Championship Semi-Final |
Notable highlights:
- Biggest Morocco Win: 4-0 (AFCON Qualifier, Sep 1975) – A dominant home performance early in the rivalry.
- Biggest Senegal Win: 2-0 (Friendly, Nov 1981) – One of Senegal’s rare clean-sheet victories.
- Most Recent Meeting: August 26, 2025 (CHAN Semi-Final) – Ended 1-1, with Morocco advancing via penalties (5-3), showcasing their composure in shootouts.
- World Cup Qualifiers: Morocco unbeaten in the last four (3 wins, 1 draw), including a 3-1 friendly win in 2020 that echoed their qualifying dominance.
- AFCON Context: Although this is their first AFCON finals clash, they’ve met in qualifiers, with Morocco winning three of the four matches (one loss).
This history adds intrigue to the final: Morocco’s overall superiority contrasts with Senegal’s recent AFCON pedigree as defending champions. For Senegal to lift the trophy again, they’ll need to overcome a formidable record and the home crowd.
