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Senegal Crowned African Champions in a Dramatic Final

Published January 18, 2026, 23:03

Senegal won the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, defeating Morocco 1-0 in extra time in a dramatic and eventful final. The match was held at the «Stade Prince Moulay Abdallah» in Rabat in front of 70,000 spectators. A controversial penalty awarded to Morocco in the 8th minute of stoppage time caused strong reactions from Senegal, with the players refusing to continue the game and walking off the field. After negotiations and the intervention of captain Sadio Mané, Senegal returned to the pitch, with Mendy saving the penalty and the game going to extra time, where Pape Gueye scored the winning goal.