Summary
Senegal defeated Morocco to win the AFCON 2025 final in Rabat after a game filled with controversy and disorder. The match saw a disallowed goal, a contentious penalty, and a player protest, which delayed the game and led to crowd unrest.
Key Facts
- Senegal won the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco.
- The match took place in Rabat, the capital city of Morocco.
- A goal by Senegal was disallowed due to a foul call against Abdoulaye Seck.
- A penalty was controversially awarded to Morocco after a VAR review.
- Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, led his team off the field in protest.
- The game was delayed for over 17 minutes due to the protest and crowd disturbance.
- Brahim Diaz of Morocco missed a key penalty using a "Panenka" style.
- Pape Gueye scored the winning goal for Senegal in extra time.
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the disorderly conduct at the final.
- The Confederation of African Football (CAF) is expected to impose disciplinary measures.
