Overview
- Pape Gueye struck in the 94th minute to seal a 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco, giving Senegal a second continental title in three tournaments.
- The referee awarded Morocco a stoppage-time penalty after a VAR review for El Hadji Malick Diouf’s foul on Brahim Díaz, prompting Senegal’s coach to pull his team off the field.
- Play resumed after an estimated 14–18 minute delay when Sadio Mané persuaded his teammates to return, and Mendy saved Díaz’s chipped penalty.
- Reports described crowd disturbances and security interventions during the stoppage at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, which hosted a crowd of about 66,526.
- The chaotic finale, including a disallowed Senegal goal and the long delay, is expected to draw scrutiny of officiating decisions, VAR use, and match operations.