Overview
- Pape Gueye scored in the 94th minute of extra time to secure Senegal's second continental title in three tournaments.
- Referee Jean‑Jacques Ndala gave Morocco a stoppage-time penalty after a VAR check for a foul on Brahim Díaz by El Hadji Malick Diouf.
- Senegal coach Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered his players off before Sadio Mané persuaded them to return to the field.
- Díaz attempted a Panenka from the spot but Edouard Mendy saved, and the match continued to extra time before Senegal prevailed.
- CAF condemned inappropriate conduct, said it is reviewing all footage, and signaled potential disciplinary action, with reports indicating Thiaw could face sanctions.