US EditionSenegal win their second AFCON title after beating hosts Morocco 1-0 in final
- On Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, Senegal national team defeated hosts Morocco national team 1-0 at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat, with Pape Gueye scoring in the fourth minute of extra time before 66,526 fans.
- The Senegalese Football Federation said it filed a formal complaint over inadequate security, refused training at Mohammed VI Complex, and criticized the 2,850 tickets allocation as insufficient.
- A VAR review produced a stoppage-time penalty for a foul on Brahim Diaz by El Hadji Malick Diouf, Senegal players walked off in protest, and Edouard Mendy saved Diaz's spot-kick.
- Sadio Mané appears to have played his last AFCON as Senegal squad prepares for the United States World Cup in June, while officials said inquiries will examine conduct and organisation.
- Morocco had hoped a home win would end a 50-year wait and justify heavy stadium and transport investments while hosting three Women’s Africa Cup tournaments, with the third starting March 17.
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The dream of a home win at the Africa Cup is in the final for Morocco. The hosts fail in Rabat in a spectacular way against Senegal after an extension with 0:1.
Sénégal won the African Cup of Nations by beating Morocco 1 to 0 in overtime on Sunday 18 January. The final fell on a moment of electric tension, when the players of Senegal wanted to leave the field to protest against a penalty. - CAN 2025: the sacred Senegal by beating Morocco 1-0 in the final (Sports).
Leave the field on the penalty for Morocco on the 98th, return after 16th. Pull Brahim Diaz, make the spoon and make the mistake. In the extras decides Pape Gueye
AFCON DRAMA—Morocco vs Senegal—Brahim's panenka pain, Mane’s sportsmanship, Gueye’s rocket and Senegal are champions
Experience the thrilling AFCON final as Senegal clinches victory over Morocco with a dramatic 1-0 win in extra time. From Brahim's panenka heartbreak to Mane's sportsmanship and Gueye's stunning goal, this match had it all. Relive the unforgettable moments that crowned Senegal as champions.
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