Senegal wins Africa Cup of Nations after chaotic final against host Morocco
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Key Points:
- Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating host Morocco 1-0 in extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal.
- The match was marked by chaos, including Senegal players walking off the field to protest a controversial penalty awarded to Morocco in stoppage time.
- After a 14-minute delay, Édouard Mendy saved a Panenka penalty from Brahim Díaz, preventing Morocco from equalizing at the end of regular time.
- The game saw confrontations between players and fans, with Senegalese supporters attempting to storm the field, leading to heavy police intervention.
- This victory marks Senegal’s second Africa Cup of Nations title, their first being in 2021 after a penalty shootout win
