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Originally published by Standard Sportssports
January 19, 2026
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Senegal fuelled by 'injustice' in AFCON final triumph, says hero Gueye
Already furious at having a goal disallowed at the other end for a soft-looking foul minutes earlier, Senegal reacted angrily to the decision and some of their players walked off the pitch in disgust...
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Senegal clinched their second Africa Cup of Nations title, defeating Morocco 1-0 in a dramatic final fueled by a sense of "injustice" after a controversial penalty decision and a disallowed goal. The game was marred by an angry reaction from Senegal players and unrest in the stands.
- Match-winner Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of extra time after Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy saved a weakly taken penalty from Morocco's Brahim Diaz.
- The match was held up for almost 20 minutes following scenes of disgust from Senegal players who briefly walked off the pitch, as well as clashes between Senegalese fans and security personnel in the stands.
- Villarreal midfielder Gueye stated the team was "fuelled by a feeling of injustice" due to a disputed disallowed goal for them moments before Morocco was awarded a penalty for a challenge on Diaz.
- Coach Pape Thiaw admitted he told his players to walk off initially but later apologized, acknowledging referees make mistakes.
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