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Senegal Wins AFCON After Gueye's Extra-Time Winner in Controversial Final

CAF is expected to review the late officiating, with possible discipline for Senegal's brief walk-off.

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Clamoroso: rigore Marocco al 98’, Senegal esce dal campo. Poi torna e Brahim sbaglia il cucchiaio!
Senegal trionfa in Coppa d’Africa, Marocco ko: prima la protesta, poi Pape Gueye decisivo ai supplementari
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Overview

  • Pape Gueye decided the final with a left-foot strike in the fourth minute of extra time to seal a 1-0 win over host Morocco.
  • A Senegal goal at 90+2 was disallowed for a light foul before a VAR-backed penalty was awarded to Morocco at 90+7.
  • Senegal's players left the pitch for roughly 15–22 minutes in protest before returning, with captain Sadio Mane urging a restart.
  • Brahim Diaz attempted a chipped penalty that Edouard Mendy saved after staying upright, sending the match to extra time.
  • The match at Rabat's Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah delivered Senegal a second AFCON title after 2022, as referee Ndala Ngambo's decisions drew scrutiny.