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Namibia: Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk off protest – Sport

Namibia: Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win Afcon title after final walk off protest – Sport

Africa Links 24 with AFP
Published on 2026-01-18 23:05:23

Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s extra-time goal gave them a 1-0 win over the hosts after a chaotic end to the match marred by the eventual champions storming off the pitch in a lengthy protest following a controversial late penalty award.

Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute of added time at the end of the initial 90 minutes as ugly scenes broke out in the…

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