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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Senegal Defeats Morocco 1-0 to Win AFCON 2025 Amid Controversy - January 2026
Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time in a final held in Rabat. The winning goal was scored by Pape Gueye. The match was fraught with controversy, crowd disturbances, and what Senegal's team felt was a sense of "injustice" after a controversial penalty decision and a disallowed goal. The final was marred by an angry reaction from Senegal players, some of whom walked off the pitch to protest a penalty awarded to Morocco. Following the match, FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the "unacceptable scenes" that took place.
