Overview
- Pape Gueye decided the final with a 94th‑minute strike in extra time as Senegal secured a 1-0 victory in Rabat.
- A Senegal goal was ruled out in stoppage time for a foul on Achraf Hakimi before VAR awarded Morocco a late penalty for El Hadji Malick Diouf’s tug on Brahim Díaz.
- Senegal briefly left the field on coach Pape Thiaw’s order; Sadio Mané urged the team back after roughly 14–20 minutes, and Édouard Mendy saved Díaz’s Panenka attempt.
- The match at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium drew 66,526 fans, denying hosts Morocco a first continental title since 1976.
- Attention now turns to reviews of officiating and crowd management, as CAF confirmed awards with Sadio Mané named Player of the Tournament, Yassine Bounou Best Goalkeeper, and Brahim Díaz the Golden Boot winner, with Morocco receiving the Fair Play award.