Summary
The Senegal national soccer team left the field during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco after a penalty was awarded in the 98th minute. The team returned to finish the match after their captain, Sadio Mane, encouraged them to continue.
Key Facts
- The incident occurred in the Africa Cup of Nations final.
- Morocco received a penalty in stoppage time, at the 98th minute.
- This penalty was considered controversial by the Senegal team.
- Senegal's head coach, Pape Thiaw, led the team off the pitch.
- Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy initially left for the dressing room.
- Sadio Mane, the captain, helped persuade the team to come back and finish the game.
- The decision was made by referee Jean-Jacques Ndala.
- There was public discussion from former players about the action taken by Senegal.
