Senegal has won one of the most interesting finals in the history of the African Cup of Nations in football.
On Sunday in Rabat, Senegal won 1-0 against Morocco. The Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco was decided in extra time.
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Letter to the Reader β Why We're Asking for Your Support ContributePape Gueye scored the winning goal in the fourth minute of the first extra time.
The end of regular time was extraordinary. Initially, a Senegal goal was dubiously disallowed.
Then, a penalty was awarded to Morocco in extra time. In a sign of revolt, the Senegalese players, at the request of the coach, left the field.
They returned a few minutes later, when star Sadio Mane requested it.
The responsibility for taking the penalty was taken by star Brahim Diaz.
He tried a "panenka", and the shot was stopped by the Senegal goalkeeper.
So the match went into overtime, and after 120 minutes of play, the celebration was for the Senegalese.
Senegal has won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time. It first triumphed in 2021.
Unbelievable, Senegal in the lead
Update, 22:23 - Senegal has taken a 1-0 lead in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Pape Gueye scored in the fourth minute of the first overtime.
Naked:
Diaz misses penalty, extraordinary final goes to extra time
Update, 22:16 - Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed a penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. And the score remains 0:0.
The match will be decided in overtime.
BRAHIM DIAZ HAS MISSED THE PENALTYYYYY HOLD THAT CHEATS ππππππ pic.twitter.com/TqJkokzNqQ
β β‘οΈπ§πΌ (@Priceless_MCI) January 18, 2026
Senegal's footballers return to the field
Update, 22:13 - The Africa Cup of Nations final in football is expected to continue.
Senegal's footballers are returning to the field. This was requested by star Sadio Mane, among others.
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The Africa Cup of Nations final is ending in chaos.
After a penalty was awarded in extra time to Morocco, Senegal's players are leaving the field in protest.
Extra time is being played in the final, and the score is tied, 0:0.
Senegal have every right to walk off the pitch!! Well done to the manager, absolute robbery πππ pic.twitter.com/LjaLKT9HMe
β Septimus Prime (@septimusajprime) January 18, 2026