Overview
- Pape Gueye struck early in extra time to defeat host Morocco 1–0 and deliver Senegal’s second Africa Cup of Nations title.
- Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala gave Morocco a stoppage-time penalty after a VAR review, prompting Senegal’s players to briefly leave the pitch before resuming.
- Brahim Díaz attempted a chipped penalty that Edouard Mendy saved, preserving the 0–0 score at the end of regulation.
- In Brazil’s state competitions, Coritiba won the Athletiba 1–0 at Arena da Baixada through Lucas Ronier and moved to the top of its Paranaense group.
- Palmeiras stayed perfect in the Paulistão with Flaco López’s header to beat Mirassol 1–0, while Corinthians drew 1–1 with São Paulo on Breno Bidon’s stoppage-time goal and Grêmio thrashed São Luiz 5–0 as coach Luís Castro urged restraint.