The Senegal team won the Africa Cup of Nations. In the final match, the Senegalese beat the hosts of the tournament, Morocco, with a score of 1:0 in extra time.
The decisive goal was scored in the 94th minute Pape Gueye.
The main moment of the match ended in a scandal. At 90+3 the referee from the Democratic Republic of Congo Jean-Jacques Ndala Senegal’s goal disallowed for an attacking foul. A few minutes later, the referee awarded a penalty to the Senegalese. They did not agree with this decision and the coach Pap Tyaw took the team off the field. Soon the Senegalese players return and the penalty is taken anyway Brahim Diaz I couldn’t beat Edouard Mendy — the shot was taken lightly and right in the center of the goal.
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in its history. The previous victory was achieved in 2021.
