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Congratulations to Senegal after a game filled with drama.

They are the 2026 AFCON Champions.

Senegal clinched a dramatic victory in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco on January 18, 2026, securing their second continental title. The match in Rabat went to extra time after a tense 0-0 draw, marked by controversy including a disputed penalty and protests. Midfielder Pape Gueye delivered a spectacular long-range strike in extra time, curling the ball into the far corner to give the Lions of Teranga a priceless lead. Despite late pressure from Morocco, including a missed penalty by Brahim Diaz, Senegal held firm for a 1-0 win. Building on their 2021 triumph over Egypt, this success cements their status as one of Africa's elite teams, led by veterans like Sadio Mané.

Well deserved after the ojoro from CAF.

Shame to CAF and congratulations to Senegal


You see how Senegalese players protested that last penalty,which brahim intentionally missed just to calm fray nerves, if na our super eagles and sports administrator, we for won begin do "yeye big brother" or " one Africa love".....but Senegal walked out n stood there ground.

King of African football..... Senegal

valentineuwakwe:
Shame to CAF and congratulations to Senegal


You see how Senegalese players protested that last penalty,which brahim intentionally missed just to calm fray nerves, if na our super eagles and sports administrator, we for won begin do "yeye big brother" or " one Africa love".....but Senegal walked out n stood there ground.

King of African football..... Senegal

Still struggling with if Diaz intentionally missed though. I'm sure there are rules against that. Secondly, it was a panenka. If Mendy had dived fully to the other side(as most keeper do), it would have been a goal.
Mendy was already on the way to the other side(meaning at least Mendy wasn't informed of an intentional miss, if any) before he recovered. The shot was weak and slow allowing him to get back and pick the ball.

Well, glad Senegal won