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AFCON winner odds: Morocco crowned 2025 champions as attention turns to 2027

Andy Francis
8 hours ago

AFCON winner odds for 2027 will start taking shape once qualifying begins, with Morocco and Senegal certain to head the market.

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations produced the most extraordinary ending in the tournament’s history, and its aftershocks are still being felt.

Senegal appeared to have won the trophy on the pitch. They beat hosts Morocco 1-0 in Rabat on 18th January through Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal. But the final descended into chaos when a late VAR penalty awarded to Morocco prompted Senegal’s players to leave the field in protest for around 15 minutes before the game resumed.

In March, the Confederation of African Football’s appeal board ruled that Senegal had forfeited the final by walking off. The result was recorded as a 3-0 win for Morocco. The verdict handed the Atlas Lions their first continental title since 1976 and stripped Senegal of what would have been a second crown in three editions. Senegal have said they will appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, so the saga may yet have another chapter.

How the 2025 tournament unfolded

Morocco justified their status as pre-tournament favourites on home soil. They opened with a 2-0 win over Comoros, came through a tense knockout run and beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties in the semi-finals to reach a first AFCON final since 2004. Yassine Bounou saved twice in the shootout.

Senegal reached the final by edging Egypt 1-0 in the other semi. Their run confirmed their status as one of the continent’s powerhouses, even if the ending was one no one could have scripted.

Despite the eventual ruling, the fallout was heavy on both sides. CAF issued fines and suspensions to players and officials from both federations. Meanwhile, Morocco boss Walid Regragui left his post after the tournament.

When is the next AFCON?

The next edition of the tournament is scheduled for 2027, with Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda set to co-host. It will be the first AFCON staged in East Africa since 1976, and both Morocco and Senegal will expect to be among the favourites once again after strong showings at this summer’s World Cup.

AFCON 2027 winner odds

Bookmakers had not priced up the 2027 AFCON outright market at the time of writing. The latest winner odds will appear here as soon as the market opens, likely once qualifying takes shape.

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AFCON winner odds FAQ

Who won AFCON 2025?

Morocco were awarded the title after Senegal forfeited the final by leaving the pitch. The result was recorded as a 3-0 win, giving Morocco a first crown since 1976.

When is the next AFCON?

AFCON 2027 runs from 19th June to 17th July 2027, co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

Who has won the most AFCON titles?

Egypt lead the way with seven titles. Cameroon are next on five.