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Senegal beats Morocco in chaotic AFCON finale

January 19, 2026

Senegal triumphed over Morocco in a chaotic 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, winning 1-0 after extra time following a goalless first half. The match was marred by controversy as Senegal briefly walked off the field in protest of a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco, which was ultimately missed. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of extra time, securing Senegal's second AFCON title in five years.

Senegal beats Morocco in chaotic AFCON finale

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Senegal won the AFCON final against Morocco 1-0 after extra time.
The match featured a controversial stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco, which was missed by Brahim Diaz.
Senegal players temporarily walked off the field in protest after the penalty decision.
Pape Gueye scored the only goal in the fourth minute of extra time.
This victory marks Senegal's second AFCON title, having previously won in 2021.

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Senegal beats Morocco in chaotic AFCON finale

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