AFCON Final Drama: Senegal Lead Morocco in Extra Time

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat has entered the second half of extra time with the "Lions of Teranga" leading 1-0. Following a scoreless 90 minutes, the match descended into chaos when host Morocco was awarded a controversial stoppage-time penalty. In protest, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players off the field for nearly 20 minutes.

Upon their return, goalkeeper Édouard Mendy became the hero, saving Brahim Díaz’s audacious "panenka" attempt deep into stoppage time. Senegal capitalized on the momentum shift as Pape Gueye broke the deadlock in the 94th minute with a thunderous left-footed strike into the top corner. Morocco now faces a desperate 15-minute battle to prevent the defending champions from securing a historic back-to-back continental crown.