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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