Senegal Crowned AFCON Champions After Thrilling Final Against Morocco

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Firstpost•19-01-2026, 04:16
Senegal Crowned AFCON Champions After Thrilling Final Against Morocco
- •Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the AFCON Final, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive extra-time goal.
- •The match took place at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Morocco was the host nation.
- •Morocco, a 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finalist, had beaten Nigeria in the semi-finals, while Senegal overcame Egypt.
- •Senegal secured their second AFCON title, having previously won in 2021, while Morocco's sole title was in 1976.
- •Despite Morocco's historical head-to-head advantage, Senegal emerged victorious in the final showdown.
Why It Matters: Senegal clinched the AFCON title by defeating host nation Morocco 1-0 in a hard-fought final.
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