A to Z of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations
Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the final against Morocco in extra time on Sunday to bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy back to Senegal four years after their first triumph...
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Senegal claimed their second Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, defeating Morocco 1-0 in extra time with the winning goal scored by Pape Gueye. This 35th edition of the tournament, the first to span two years, featured a record 121 goals.
- Moroccan Brahim Diaz clinched the Golden Boot with five goals.
- Nigeria scored the most goals as a team with 14, securing third place after defeating Egypt.
- The tournament ended Morocco's 17-year unbeaten home record in competitive matches.
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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.
