Senegal claimed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday with a hard-fought 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco.
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The match was defined by a chaotic end to normal time, where a controversial penalty award for Morocco led to a nearly 20-minute delay and disgraceful scenes on the pitch
Real Madrid’s Brahim Diaz eventually stepped up for the spot-kick in the 24th minute of stoppage time, but his weak chip was easily saved by Edouard Mendy.
Capitalizing on the reprieve, Pape Gueye struck in extra time to secure the trophy for Senegal, leaving the home crowd in Rabat disappointed after a high-tension finale.
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