Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after farcical walk-off

Al JazeeraCenterEN 4 min read 100% complete by By News AgenciesJanuary 18, 2026 at 11:26 PM

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Senegal won the AFCON 2025 final against host nation Morocco 1-0 in extra time after a controversial match held on January 18, 2026. Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in the 94th minute. The match was marked by Senegal briefly walking off the pitch in protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco following a VAR review. Morocco's Brahim Diaz missed the penalty in stoppage time, attempting a Panenka-style shot that was easily saved. Earlier, a Senegal goal was disallowed, further fueling tensions. The game took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Morocco.

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Abdoulaye Seck 30% Idrissa Gana Gueye 30% Ismaila Sarr 30% Jean-Jacques Ndala 40% El Hadji Malick Diouf 40% Edouard Mendy 40% Pape Bouna Thiaw 50% Sadio Mane ×260% Brahim Diaz ×560% Pape Gueye ×370% Morocco ×580% Senegal ×1090%

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