Overview
- Pape Gueye struck early in extra time to secure a 1-0 victory over host Morocco at Rabat’s Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah.
- A stoppage-time penalty for Morocco led most Senegal players to leave the field for about 15 minutes before returning at captain Sadio Mané’s urging.
- Brahim Díaz attempted a Panenka from the spot, but Édouard Mendy saved to force extra time.
- An earlier Senegal goal was disallowed for a foul on Achraf Hakimi, capping a match marked by disputed officiating and tense scenes.
- Celebrations erupted across Dakar as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye praised the team, promised financial rewards, and announced Monday as a public holiday.