Pape Gueye scores what proves to be the winner after Brahim Diaz’s wasted penalty kick results in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations entering extra time at Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Senegal thus are crowned African champions for the second time in four years.

Morocco lost in the AFCON final on Sunday in one of the most chaotic matches ever, which even saw ball boys get involved in the fracas. Brahim Diaz missed a penalty in the 24th minute of added

VAR expert Dale Johnson has revealed an explosive theory about why Brahim Diaz opted to take a panenka penalty in Sunday night’s chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal ultimately prevailed 1-0 over host nation Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, with Pape Gueye smashing home the winner from range in the 94th minute of added time.

YEN.com.gh looks at eight countries that have previously been banned or disqualified from major football tournament as Senegal’s AFCON title could be stripped.

The final was overshadowed when Senegal's players walked off the pitch before the final whistle and temporarily refused to play.

The decision to leave the field during the African Cup of Nations final after a penalty was awarded to Morocco could cause problems for the now two-time African champion Senegal. Gianni Infantino, president of FIFA, condemned the action led by coach Pape Thiaw.

Senegal's decision to storm off the pitch during the Africa Cup of Nations final came in the heat of the moment but football won in the end, goalkeeper Edouard Mendy told reporters after they beat Morocco 1-0 on Sunday.

The 2026 AFCON final is likely to be the last on the continent for Senegal's ageing stars. But the future appears to be increasingly bright