Senegal shock everybody as dem beat host nation Morocco 1-0 to carry the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations trophy for final wey full everywhere with drama, anger and serious jubilation.
From the first whistle, Senegal show say dem ready. For first half, dem control the better chances as Pape Gueye early header and Iliman Ndiaye sharp attempt force Morocco keeper Bono to show class. Despite the pressure, goal no show and first half end 0-0.
Second half na Morocco turn to step up. Dem hold ball pass more, push Senegal back and create plenty chances. Senegal even think say dem don score late on through Ismaila Sarr, but referee cancel am for foul wey plenty people no agree with.
As match dey near end, drama turn movie. Referee give Morocco penalty for last seconds of normal time — decision wey spark serious protest. Senegal players comot pitch in anger, refuse play again for some minutes.
After plenty argument, Senegal players return. Brahim Diaz come step forward to take penalty, but instead of placing am well, the Real Madrid man try Panenka. Edouard Mendy read am sharp sharp and catch ball clean, sending the match enter extra time.
Morocco no even recover from that shock when extra time start. Just four minutes inside, Pape Gueye collect ball, move forward with confidence and fire rocket into top corner to finally break the deadlock and put Senegal ahead.
Morocco try everything for second half of extra time. Dem closest chance come when Nayef Aguerd header hit crossbar. But Senegal stand firm, defend with heart and see out the game to secure victory and win AFCON for second time in their history.
TPB Verdict

We never see anything like wetin just happen for AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco.
The match get chances, tempo and excitement, but the real talk na the madness for the ending. Senegal score wey referee cancel, Morocco penalty wey raise eyebrow, players walking off pitch, then penalty Panenka miss, pure chaos.
Extra time still bring more drama as Gueye score early and that single goal decide everything. Senegal defend with discipline and hunger to lift the 2025 AFCON trophy.
Na pure celebration for Senegal, but questions go surely follow about the late walk-off protest before penalty. Still, history don record the winner.
Senegal vs Morocco Highlights
94th minute: Senegal 1-0 Morocco (Pape Gueye)
GOAL! Na madness this one. Senegal work ball well from midfield, Gueye carry am enter space, reach edge of box and release thunder strike enter top-right corner. No keeper fit stop that one.
Man of the Match – Pape Gueye
Pape Gueye fully deserve am. Na him score the winning goal and him control midfield all through.
The midfielder take four shots, force Bono save early in the game and finally deliver when e matter pass. Big performance on the biggest stage.
Special mention still go to Edouard Mendy, wey save Diaz penalty and keep Senegal hope alive before extra time.
Senegal vs Morocco Match Stats
Possession: Senegal 50% – 50% Morocco
Shots: Senegal 14 – 20 Morocco
Shots on Target: Senegal 7 – 3 Morocco
Corners: Senegal 8 – 10 Morocco
Fouls: Senegal 25 – 17 Morocco
Wetin Next?
Senegal no get match until May, when dem go face USA for friendly as preparation for 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Morocco too go shift focus to World Cup preparation, with Atlas Lions set to play Brazil for their first game.
This AFCON final go remain one of the most dramatic finals Africa don ever see.
