Senegal win AFCON after dramatic final against Morocco
Senegal emerged as champions of the Africa Cup of Nations after a tense final against hosts Morocco. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in extra time to secure the title for Senegal. Sadio Mané was named Player of the Tournament, while Brahim Diaz finished as top scorer. The Confederation of African Football also released the full list of award winners following the final.
Match highlights
- Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 in the final played in Rabat, with Pape Gueye scoring in the 94th minute.
- The match featured a late VAR-reviewed penalty for Morocco, missed by Brahim Diaz after a save by Edouard Mendy.
- Senegal held off late pressure from Morocco to claim the championship.
- Sadio Mané was named Best Player of the Tournament for his key role and two goals.
- Other awards went to Morocco (Fair Play), Yassine Bounou (Best Goalkeeper), and Brahim Diaz (Top Scorer).
