NewsFeedSenegalese fans have been celebrating their team’s controversial 1-0 extra-time victory in the AFCON final victory over hosts Morocco. Senegal’s coach ordered his team off the pitch over the award of a late penalty, which Morocco missed when play resumed 17 minutes later.Published On 19 Jan 2026
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Video: Celebrations in Senegal after controversial AFCON final win
Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1-0 in extra time to win the AFCON final on January 19, 2026. Celebrations erupted in Senegal following the victory.
Al JazeeraFiled 2026-01-19 · 07:42 GMTLean · CenterRead · 1 min
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Senegal defeated host nation Morocco 1-0 in extra time to win the AFCON final on January 19, 2026. Celebrations erupted in Senegal following the victory. The match was controversial due to a late penalty awarded to Morocco, which Senegal's coach protested, leading him to remove his team from the field. Play was suspended for 17 minutes before resuming, and Morocco subsequently missed the penalty kick. Senegal ultimately secured the win despite the contentious circumstances.
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Play resumed 17 minutes after the penalty was awarded.
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Morocco missed the late penalty.
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Senegal's coach ordered his team off the pitch over the award of a late penalty.
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Senegalese fans celebrated their team's 1-0 extra-time victory in the AFCON final over Morocco.
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The AFCON final victory was controversial.
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