Summary
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 by beating Morocco 1-0 after extra time. The game had tense moments, including Senegal briefly leaving the field in protest over a penalty decision. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in the 94th minute.
Key Facts
- Senegal left the field in protest of a penalty decision but returned to continue the match.
- Pape Gueye scored the winning goal for Senegal in the 94th minute.
- Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed a key penalty during regular time.
- The match ended 1-0 in favor of Senegal after extra time.
- This is Senegal's second Africa Cup of Nations title in three tournaments.
- The penalty decision followed a VAR review and caused chaotic scenes.
- The game took place in Morocco's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium with 66,526 fans in attendance.
- Senegal plans to participate in the World Cup in the United States in June.
