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Morocco and Senegal managers pulled apart at full time in dramatic AFCON final

Morocco manager Walid Regragui and Senegal’s Papa Thiaw had to be separated after clashing at the full time whistle following a controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finale on Sunday (18 January).

The Independent UK

Morocco criticised over towel trick despite winning Afcon fair play award

Senegal triumphed after extra-time in a controversial match, with fans criticising attempts to prevent towels being handed to Edouard Mendy to combat the wet conditions in Rabat

The Independent UK

Sadio Mane explains why he stopped Senegal’s Afcon final protest

Sadio Mane persuaded his Senegal team-mates to return to the pitch after they walked off following the decision to award Morocco a stoppage-time penalty

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Sadio Mane praised after ending Senegal protest in chaotic Afcon final

In what was possibly his final Africa Cup of Nations match for Senegal, Mane convinced his team-mates to return to the pitch after their extraordinary walk-off protest

The Independent UK

Senegal gave ‘shamfeul image of Africa’ with Afcon walk-off protest, says Morocco coach

Thiaw later apologised and said his decision to call his players into the dressing room was made in the heat of the moment

The Independent UK

Zohran Mamdani’s Afcon watch party brings African football to a New York landmark

The newly inaugurated mayor of New York City put an extraordinary game on in a classic location, a formula he aims to mimic later this year

The Guardian - US

Brahim Diaz in tears after disastrous ‘Panenka’ penalty costs Morocco Afcon final

Diaz inexplicably went for a ‘Panenka’ attempt in the 24th minute of stoppage time and his weak penalty sailed tamely into the arms of Mendy

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Senegal erupts in joy after dramatic win to take the Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal is celebrating after its soccer team defeated Morocco 1-0 to win the Africa Cup of Nations

The Independent UK

Morocco’s Regragui calls Thiaw ‘shameful’ after Afcon final descends into chaos

The Morocco head coach, Walid Regragui, accused Senegal’s Pape Thiaw of having brought shame on African football after Morocco failed to win the Africa Cup of Nations

The Guardian - UK

'Not a good look for African football': Senegal criticised for temporary refusal to continue AFCON final

AFCON final overshadowed by Senegal’s extraordinary walk off in second half stoppage time

Evening Standard

Why did Senegal players walk off against Morocco? How one decision sent Afcon final into meltdown

Senegal walked off the pitch in protest to a contentious late penalty decision against them, before Brahim Diaz stunningly missed his spot-kick with an inexplicable ‘Panenka’ effort

The Independent UK

Senegal outwit Morocco to claim 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Pape Gueye's goal in the first minutes of extra-time powered Senegal to a second Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday night at the expense of hosts Morocco.

Radio France Internationale

Senegal 1-0 Morocco (AET): Pape Gueye clinches second AFCON title after extraordinary protest

Lions of Teranga claim second AFCON title after winning controversial final in Rabat

Evening Standard

Afcon final interrupted by Senegal temporarily walking off field

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Africa Cup of Nations thrown into chaos after Senegal players walk off field in protest

Senegal fans attempted to storm the pitch and journalists clashing in the press box

The Guardian - UK

Pape Gueye fires Senegal to Afcon glory against Morocco after walk-off chaos

An extra-time goal gave Senegal, who walked off the pitch after the award of a controversial penalty, a 1-0 win against Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations final

The Independent UK

Senegal win Africa Cup of Nations after walking off pitch amid penalty chaos

Senegal 1-0 Morocco (after extra time): Brahim Diaz missed a stoppage time spot-kick as the hosts faltered

Sports Illustrated

Senegal Stuns Morocco in Farcical AFCON Final Mired by Refereeing Controversy

Senegal’s players left the pitch in protest at the award of a stoppage-time penalty which was then saved in a bonkers match.

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How to watch Senegal vs Morocco for *FREE* — Stream AFCON 2025 final, team news

Here's how to watch Senegal vs Morocco in the AFCON 2025 final, with the hosts chasing a first title since 1974 when they meet the 2021 champions in Rabat.

The Guardian - UK

Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Pape Gueye hits Afcon final winner in extra time against hosts after chaotic scenes over disputed penalty – as it happened

Senegal’s players left the field in protest at a penalty decision before returning to stun the hosts in an astonishing final

Evening Standard

Senegal vs Morocco LIVE: AFCON final result, latest updates and fan reaction

Senegal claim a second AFCON title

The Independent UK

Senegal face punishment after ‘shameful’ walk-off protest in chaotic Afcon final – latest

Morocco star Brahim Diaz fluffed a ‘Panenka’ penalty for the chance to win the Africa Cup of Nations, after the Senegal team had stormed off the pitch in protest

Sports Illustrated

How a North American Star Can Claim AFCON Glory With Morocco

Sadio Mané’s Senegal stand in the way of success at the Africa Cup of Nations.

Euronews

Nigeria take bronze as Morocco and Senegal set up AFCON final

As AFCON 2025 heads towards a thrilling finale in Morocco, the host cities are buzzing with far more than football. In Casablanca and Rabat, art, culture and the passion of fans are turning the tournament into a continent‑wide celebration.

Radio France Internationale

Morocco and Senegal battle for supremacy at the Africa Cup of Nations

Africa's top two teams, Morocco and Senegal, meet on Sunday night at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.

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