"Senegal's Papa Gueye scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of extra time, after a goalless game. The AFCON final was held at the Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium in RabatImage: Youssef Loulidi/AP Photo/dpa/picture alliance Senegal won their second ever African Football Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy on Sunday, beating hosts Morocco 1-0. The game's only goal came at the fourth minute of extra time, when Papa Gueye's decisive kick landed the ball in the top-right corner of the goal."
"The game's only goal came at the fourth minute of extra time, when Papa Gueye's decisive kick landed the ball in the top-right corner of the goal. Hosts Morocco were fighting for their second AFCON title, a trophy that has eluded them since their 1976 win. Sunday's game was briefly interrupted when Senegal briefly walked off, in protest against a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco at the very deep end of the regulation 90 minutes. Edited by: Zac Crellin"
On January 18, 2026, Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 to win its second African Cup of Nations trophy. The final took place at the Prince Moulay Abdallah stadium in Rabat. The match was goalless through 90 minutes. Papa Gueye scored the decisive goal in the fourth minute of extra time, placing the ball in the top-right corner. Morocco had been seeking a second AFCON title since 1976. The match was briefly interrupted when Senegal walked off in protest at a stoppage-time penalty awarded to Morocco at the very deep end of regulation time.
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