Overview
- Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in Rabat, with Pape Gueye scoring the winner.
- Stoppage time brought a disallowed Senegal goal and a VAR-awarded Morocco penalty, triggering a player walk-off and a 15-minute halt.
- Sadio Mané persuaded teammates to return before Édouard Mendy saved Brahim Díaz’s panenka to take the final into extra time.
- Mané was named Best Player of the tournament after two goals and three assists, underscoring his influence throughout the campaign.
- Coach Pape Thiaw apologized for ordering the walk-off, and Morocco boss Walid Regragui condemned the decision; Mané later said he will retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup.