The Teranga Lions of Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra-time to win the AFCON 2025 title at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, on Sunday.
The Teranga Lions delivered an unprecedented protest in an AFCON final, refusing to play for over ten minutes, before stinging the hosts through Pape Gueye’s extra-time winner. There was drama in added time when Senegal had Ismaila Sarr’s goal chalked off for a foul in the buildup, before a penalty was awarded to Morocco for a pull on Brahim Diaz following a corner kick.
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw fisibly upset called his players off the pitch in a protest that lasted over 15 minutes, but the players returned following Sadio Mane’s intervention.
Diaz saw his panenka penalty saved by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy to force extra-time where Gueye’s rocket from outside the area found the far corner for the winning goal. The Taranga of Senegal saw off the remaining minutes to claim their second AFCON title ending Morocco’s undefeated home record.
