Senegal 1 Morocco 0: AFCON final’s chaotic walk-off, missed panenka and spectacular winner
The New York Times • • sports
Key Points:
- Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time, but the final was overshadowed by controversy when Senegal’s players temporarily left the pitch in protest after a late VAR-awarded penalty for Morocco.
- The penalty decision came after El Hadji Malick Diouf was judged to have fouled Brahim Diaz in the box, despite earlier disallowed Senegal goals and contentious refereeing, sparking chaos among players, officials, and fans.
- Brahim Diaz missed the resulting penalty with a poorly executed panenka, and in extra time, Pape Gueye scored a decisive long-range goal to secure Senegal’s victory amid a tense and emotional atmosphere.
- The match also featured a serious injury to Morocco’s Neil El Aynaoui, who received
