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<p>In an extraordinary and controversial final, Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra-time on Sunday to lift the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at a stunned Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.</p>
<p>The match was decided by a moment of individual brilliance but will be remembered for an unprecedented protest. With the score 0-0 deep into second-half stoppage time, Senegal saw a potential winner by Ismaila Sarr disallowed for a foul. Moments later, the referee awarded Morocco a penalty for a shirt-pull on Brahim Diaz.</p>
<p>In a shocking escalation, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch in protest of the decisions. The dramatic walk-off halted play for over fifteen minutes before senior player Sadio Mane helped mediate a return. The reprieve proved decisive: Diaz’s audacious panenka penalty was calmly saved by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, sending the match to extra-time.</p>
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<p>There, midfielder Pape Gueye struck the decisive blow, unleashing a spectacular rocket from outside the box that curled into the far corner, leaving Moroccan keeper Yassine Bounou rooted.</p>
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<p>Senegal then professionally managed the remaining minutes to secure their second AFCON crown. The victory also shattered Morocco’s formidable 16-year undefeated record on home soil, dating back to 2009.</p>
<p>The final was not without chances in regulation. Bounou had produced a superb save to deny Iliman Ndiaye in the first half, while Morocco’s Ayoub El Kaabi spurned a golden opportunity, flashing his shot wide when through on goal shortly before full-time. Ultimately, it was Senegal’s resilience amid the chaos that sealed a historic and tumultuous triumph.</p>
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