Sadio Mane prepares to raise the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (Picture credit: AP)
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News1819-01-2026, 07:34

AFCON 2025 Final: Senegal Beats Morocco After Dramatic Walk-Off and Penalty Drama

  • Senegal defeated Morocco in the AFCON 2025 Final following a highly controversial match.
  • Senegal's coach Pape Thiaw instructed his team to walk off the pitch in protest after a disallowed goal and a penalty awarded to Morocco.
  • Captain Sadio Mane intervened, persuading his teammates to return and complete the game.
  • Brahim Diaz's penalty for Morocco was saved by Edouard Mendy, despite Diaz later winning the Golden Boot.
  • Pape Gueye scored the winning goal for Senegal in the fourth minute of extra time, securing the AFCON 2025 title.

Why It Matters: Senegal won the AFCON 2025 title against Morocco in a final marred by controversial referee decisions.

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