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The game was cagey and tight through 90 minutes, with both sides battling but neither able to find a breakthrough. A controversial late penalty was awarded to Morocco in stoppage time after a VAR review, only for **Brahim Díaz’s Panenka-style attempt to be comfortably saved by Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy — a moment that sent the match into extra time.
🎥 HIGHLIGHTS: 🇸🇳 1–0 🇲🇦
Pape Gueye does it for Senegal. The #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 champions. 🏆 pic.twitter.com/GCGC1ULEFf
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) January 19, 2026
Just three minutes into extra time, Pape Gueye produced the decisive moment. The Senegal midfielder picked up the ball outside the box and fired a low, powerful shot into the top corner, silencing the home support and giving Senegal a lead they would hold until the final whistle.
At full time, Senegal’s resilience and tactical discipline paid off — they were crowned African champions for the second time in their history.
Final Score
Senegal 1–0 Morocco (after extra time)
Goal: Pape Gueye (94’ — extra time)
Individual Awards From AFCON 2025
Even though the final brought heartbreak for Morocco, several individual honours were confirmed for the tournament:
🥇 Golden Boot (Top Scorer): Brahim Díaz (Morocco) — finished the tournament as top scorer with five goals.
🧤 Golden Glove (Best Goalkeeper): Yassine Bounou (Morocco) — recognised for his performances and multiple clean sheets.
⭐ Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal) — praised for his leadership, consistency and influence throughout the competition.
🏆 Fair Play Award: Morocco (hosts) — acknowledged for sportsmanship across the tournament.
How People Remember It
This final will be talked about both for its competitive edge on the pitch and its controversial moments. A missed penalty, VAR drama and extra-time brilliance combined to make it one of AFCON’s most talked-about showpieces. Senegal leave Rabat with the trophy; Morocco, despite home advantage and passionate support, must wait longer for a first title since 1976.
