Incredible! Senegal wins the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in history, defeating Morocco in a scandalous final
Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
Morocco and Senegal delivered a breathtaking final at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The tense clash was marked by real controversy at the end of regular time. The referee disallowed a contentious Senegalese goal, then awarded an equally debatable penalty against Senegal. In protest, the "Lions of Teranga" walked off the pitch, only to return and finish the match.
Brahim Diaz failed to convert the controversial spot-kick, squandering his chance with a feeble Panenka straight into Mendy's hands. In extra time, it was Pape Gueye's decisive goal that sealed the victory for Senegal.
Remarkably, this triumph marks only the second time in history that Sadio Mane and his teammates have lifted the trophy. Senegal first claimed the Africa Cup of Nations in 2021.
