Summary
Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf played an unusual role during the Afcon final by defending his team's towel from intruders, contributing to Senegal's win over Morocco. The match was marked by unique events, including Morocco's tactics involving the towels and a penalty controversy. Despite these events, Senegal won the final 1-0 with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal.
Key Facts
- Yehvann Diouf, a reserve goalkeeper for Senegal, protected a towel used by his teammate during the Afcon final.
- Senegal faced Morocco in the final, winning 1-0 after extra time.
- Morocco attempted to interfere with Senegal's towel repeatedly during the game.
- Pape Gueye scored the winning goal for Senegal in the fourth minute of extra time.
- There was a 17-minute delay in the match due to protest actions from Senegal.
- Morocco was awarded a penalty, but the attempt, a Panenka, failed.
- Fifa President Gianni Infantino criticized the disorderly events during the match.
