Breakings: Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Breakings: Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Reported By Sele Media Africa|Ihuoma Amarachi

RABAT, MOROCCO — In a dramatic and unforgettable climax to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Senegal secured a 1-0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco to lift the continental trophy in Rabat on Sunday night. The only goal of the match came in the 4th minute of extra time as Pape Gueye produced a stunning left-footed strike from outside the box that curled past Morocco goalkeeper Yassine Bounou and into the top corner, sending the Teranga Lions’ bench and supporters into raptures. Despite the best efforts of both teams during a tightly contested 90 minutes, neither side could find a breakthrough in regulation time, leaving the game deadlocked at 0-0 when the whistle blew for full time. The final was also marked by intense controversy in injury time of normal time. Morocco was awarded a late penalty following a VAR review — a decision that sparked furious protests from the Senegal players and coaching staff. At one point, Senegal’s head coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch in protest before they were eventually persuaded to return. Morocco’s Brahim Diaz missed the penalty attempt, with Senegal keeper Édouard Mendy saving comfortably, taking the contest into extra time. This triumph marks Senegal’s second AFCON title, adding to their 2022 success, and cements their place among African football’s elite nations.

The match — played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in front of thousands of roaring fans — will be remembered both for its breathless climax and the memorable performance of Pape Gueye, whose decisive strike sealed Senegal’s victory. Final Score: Senegal 1 — 0 Morocco (After Extra Time)

Venue: Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, Rabat AFCON 2025

Champions: Senegal

Goal Scorer: Pape Gueye (94’)

Citations:

Reuters — Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in chaotic AFCON 2025 final

Al Jazeera — Senegal beat hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 after controversial scenes

The Guardian — Senegal 1-0 Morocco: Pape Gueye scores extra-time winner in AFCON final

France 24 — Senegal defeat Morocco 1-0 to claim AFCON 2025

titleOlympics.com — AFCON 2025 final: Senegal edge Morocco in extra time

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace

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Ihuoma Amarachi Grace is a journalist with Sele Media Africa, committed to telling authentic African stories with depth and creativity. A Christian and a student of English and Literary Studies, she blends her love for writing with the art of spoken word to inspire and inform. Her voice adds a thoughtful and artistic dimension to Sele Media’s mission of amplifying unheard voices across the continent.

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