Official Ball for 2025 AFCON final unveiled by CAF

By: Bernard Nyankomago Kwasi

The official ball for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) grand finale has been introduced by the organisers, Confederation of Africa Football (CAF).

The beautiful ball will be in the center of the expected action packed game between host Nations Morocco and Senegal on Sunday 18th January, 2026 at exactly 7pm.

But before that Nigeria will battle Egypt for the third place silverware on Saturday, 17th January, 2026 at 4pm local time.

Nigeria lost to Morocco at the semifinals. After a gruelling goalless draw in 120 minutes, Morocco showed class to win 4-2 on penalties to progress to the finals.

Egypt also lost 1-0 to impressive Senegal at the semifinals. Experienced striker Sadio Mane secured the match winner for the Senegalese.

It will therefore be an image redemption for the Super Eagles of Nigeria when they meet Egypt, seven times record holders.

For the finals itself, it will be a hot tussle for the glittering gold trophy. Both Senegal and Morocco have won the AFCON once in their lifetime. Each side will therefoe move mountains to seek their second glory on the continent.