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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title

Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON title

Summary

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating Morocco 1-0 in the final match. The game ended with Pape Gueye's goal in extra time, after a missed penalty by Morocco. This victory marks Senegal's second AFCON title in the last three tournaments.

Key Facts

  • Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
  • Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in extra time.
  • Morocco was awarded a controversial penalty, but the shot was saved by Senegal's goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy.
  • The penalty decision resulted from a video assistant referee (VAR) review.
  • This is Senegal's second AFCON win in the last three tournaments, with a previous victory in 2022.
  • The final took place at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
  • A large crowd of 66,526 attended the match.
  • Morocco's fans began leaving before the game ended on a cold, wet night.

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