Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Osoque Mendy, right, approaches Morocco's Brahim Abdelkader Díaz before he took a penalty during the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Youssef Loulidi)
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News1820-01-2026, 16:50

Brahim Diaz Rues AFCON Final Penalty Miss; Morocco Falter at Home

  • Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in the AFCON final, securing their second title.
  • Brahim Diaz missed a crucial penalty for Morocco, which was saved by Eduardo Mendy.
  • Diaz expressed deep regret and apologized to fans, stating the defeat on home soil 'will not heal easy'.
  • The match was marred by Senegal's walkout in protest of the penalty awarded to Morocco, causing a 20-minute delay.
  • Senegal scored the winning goal in extra time after players returned to the pitch following an appeal from Sadio Mane.

Why It Matters: Brahim Diaz's missed penalty and Senegal's walkout overshadowed Morocco's AFCON final loss at home.

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