Senegal celebrates dramatic Africa Cup of Nations win

Al JazeeraCenterEN 1 min read 75% complete January 20, 2026 at 09:23 PM

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Senegal celebrated a dramatic 1-0 win over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final, with Pape Gueye scoring in extra time. The match was marred by controversy when Senegal walked off the field after a late penalty call went against them. FIFA chief Gianni Infantino condemned the protest as unacceptable. The victory marked Senegal's first Africa Cup of Nations title since 2002. The team paraded through the streets of Dakar, celebrating their historic win. The match took place on January 20, 2026, in a location not specified in the article.

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Key Player Opposition Context

FIFA 50% Gianni Infantino 50% Pape Gueye 60% Morocco 70% Dakar 70% Africa Cup of Nations ×280% Senegal ×290%

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Very Positive

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Al Jazeera

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70%

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Senegal

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