Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final

Senegal stuns Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes..

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In a dramatic turn of events, Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time to clinch the AFCON 2025 title in a final fraught with controversy and crowd disturbances. The decisive goal came after a contentious penalty decision against Senegal was saved.

Scorer of the winning goal was Pape Gueye, stunning the home crowd of 66,526.
The match was marred by a nearly 20-minute delay following a disputed penalty awarded to Morocco, which Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved.
This marks Senegal's second AFCON title in the last three editions, while Morocco's 50-year wait for a championship continues.

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