Overview
- Pape Gueye decided the final in extra time to seal Senegal’s 1-0 win over Morocco, securing the country’s second AFCON title and its first ever goal in a CAN final.
- In stoppage time, a Senegal goal was ruled out before VAR awarded Morocco a penalty, prompting a brief walk-off ordered by coach Pape Thiaw.
- Captain Sadio Mané brought his teammates back to play, and Édouard Mendy saved Brahim Diaz’s Panenka to force extra time.
- Disorder flared with attempted pitch invasions and clashes with stewards, and a separate towel‑snatching incident involving ball kids and Senegal’s backup goalkeeper added to security concerns.
- Thiaw later apologized for the walk-off as Morocco’s Walid Regragui condemned the episode, while Dakar erupted in celebration and the president made Monday a paid holiday.