Senegal Stun Morocco in Chaotic AFCON Final with Stoppage-Time Walkout

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Firstpost•19-01-2026, 05:03
Senegal Stun Morocco in Chaotic AFCON Final with Stoppage-Time Walkout
- •Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with Pape Gueye scoring the extra-time winner.
- •The match was marred by controversy when Senegal players staged a walkout after a penalty was awarded to Morocco in the 24th minute of added time.
- •Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed the crucial penalty, which was saved by Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy.
- •Senegal had an earlier goal by Ismaila Sarr disallowed for a foul, adding to the tension.
- •This marks Senegal's second AFCON title in three editions, while Morocco's 50-year wait for a second title continues.
Why It Matters: Senegal won a dramatic and controversial AFCON final against Morocco, securing their second title.
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