AFCON update: Senegal succeed, Sarr sick
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Key Points:
- Senegal won the AFCON tournament, defeating hosts Morocco in a dramatic final marked by controversial officiating decisions and intense on-field protests.
- Senegal's path to the final included narrow 1-0 victories over Mali and Egypt, while Morocco advanced via a penalty shootout against Nigeria.
- The final featured a disallowed late goal for Senegal, a contentious penalty awarded to Morocco, and a winning extra-time goal by Pape Gueye for Senegal.
- Senegal midfielder Pape Matar Sarr, the tournament's champion, did not play in the knockout phase due to illness and is expected to miss Tottenham Hotspur's upcoming Champions League match.
- Despite frustrations with international football, the tournament showcased memorable moments and resilience from teams overcoming
