In a dramatic showdown at AFCON 2025, Senegal claimed victory over hosts Morocco, winning 1-0 and securing their second Continental title after previously triumphing in 2021.
The final was overshadowed by controversy as Senegal's players staged a walk-off protest against a last-minute penalty awarded to Morocco, igniting heated disputes on and off the pitch.
Brahim Diaz, who took the crucial penalty for Morocco, attempted a daring Panenka kick, only to have it spectacularly saved by Senegal's Edouard Mendy, heightening the tension of the match.
Pape Gueye's extra time goal sealed the victory for Senegal, but the chaos of the final, marked by player protests and police involvement, marred an otherwise successful tournament for Morocco as hosts.
FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the "unacceptable scenes" during the match, reflecting widespread concern over the behavior of both teams and their fans amid rising tensions.
In the aftermath, the Moroccan Football Federation announced plans to file formal complaints to FIFA and CAF, promising to address the controversial decisions that defined the chaotic final.
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