Senegal, Morocco, play out an embarrassing AFCON 2025 final in Rabat

Al JazeeraCenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by Lee WellingsJanuary 19, 2026 at 05:45 PM

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The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and host nation Morocco in Rabat was marred by controversy, resulting in Senegal's 1-0 victory. A disallowed Senegalese goal in added time and a later penalty awarded to Morocco after VAR review sparked heated disputes. Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, protesting the penalty decision, led his team off the field, causing a 17-minute delay while fans threw objects and invaded the pitch. Although Thiaw admitted his error, the match's reputation suffered. Brahim Diaz of Morocco missed the penalty, costing the host nation the chance to win the championship.

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Real Madrid 30% Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium 40% Abdoulaye Seck 40% Achraf Hakimi 40% Ismaila Sarr 50% Jean-Jacques Ndala ×260% Rabat 60% Pape Thiaw ×370% Brahim Diaz ×475% Africa Cup of Nations ×385% Senegal ×890% Morocco ×990%

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afcon 2025 100% africa cup of nations 90% senegal 80% morocco 80% controversial final 70% penalty 60% referee decision 60% football 50% var 50% sports 40%