0 Morocco (Jan 18, 2026) Game Analysis

0 Morocco (Jan 18, 2026) Game Analysis

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Key Points:

  • Senegal won the 2024 AFCON final 1-0 against Morocco after extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal following a missed penalty by Morocco's Brahim Díaz in stoppage time.
  • The match was marred by violent clashes between Senegal supporters and Moroccan authorities, sparked by controversial VAR decisions, including a disallowed Senegal goal and a late penalty awarded to Morocco.
  • Senegal's victory secured their second AFCON title, while Morocco's hopes of ending a 50-year wait for the tournament trophy on home soil ended in disappointment amid chaotic scenes at Rabat's Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
  • The game featured intense on-field battles and key saves, notably by Morocco's goalkeeper Yacine