AFCON Final Drama: Panenka Blooper, Wonder Goal, and Penalty Controversy Seal Senegal's Win

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AFCON Final Drama: Panenka Blooper, Wonder Goal, and Penalty Controversy Seal Senegal's Win
- •The AFCON final saw unprecedented drama, including a controversial penalty decision and a Panenka blooper.
- •Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala's initial foul call on Achraf Hakimi was deemed soft, disallowing Ismaila Sarr's goal.
- •Morocco was awarded a penalty after VAR review for a foul by El Hadji Malick Diouf on Brahim Diaz.
- •Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ordered a walkout, but captain Sadio Mane convinced the team to continue playing.
- •Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty attempt failed, and Pape Gueye's wonder goal secured Senegal's victory.
Why It Matters: Senegal won the AFCON final amidst high drama, controversial calls, and a crucial Panenka miss.
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