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

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News18•20-01-2026, 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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