Senegal wins the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time during a thrilling final.
Edouard Mendy’s late penalty save and Pape Gueye’s extra-time strike sealed the victory for the Lions of Teranga.
Pape Gueye Goal and Edouard Mendy Heroics Decide AFCON 2025 Final
The match’s drama peaked late when Morocco earned a stoppage-time penalty, only for Edouard Mendy to deny it spectacularly. However, the decisive moment came early in extra time when Pape Gueye scored for Senegal.
Chaos in AFCON 2025 Final: Penalty Miss, Walk-Off, and VAR Controversy
The final transcended the single goal with high tension—a missed penalty, Senegal players’ temporary walk-off in protest, VAR controversy, and a stunned stadium as hosts Morocco crashed out at the last hurdle in AFCON 2025.
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