"First, Senegal scored off a corner in the 92nd minute (before Jackson went off). However, the goal was disallowed for a foul without consulting VAR. Naturally, the Senegalese players were fuming, especially since the foul in question seemed, well, questionable. Six minutes later, with basically the last corner of the game, Morocco were awarded a penalty after a VAR check."
"However, Bayern alum Sadio Mané refused to give in, and ushered his teammates back onto the pitch, choosing to put his eggs into the basket of hope that was just barely hanging by a thread. After another delay caused by Senegal goalkeeper Édouard Mendy and his mind games, Real Madrid's Brahim Díaz stepped up to take the penalty, and win his country their first AFCON title in 50 years...only to Panenka it safely into Mendy's arms."
Nicolas Jackson, on loan from Chelsea, started the Africa Cup of Nations final for Senegal but was substituted in stoppage time. Senegal thought they had a 92nd-minute corner goal, which was disallowed for a foul without VAR review, sparking outrage. Six minutes later Morocco were awarded a penalty after a VAR check and Senegal briefly left the pitch under coach Pape Thiaw's orders. Sadio Mané persuaded the team to return. After delays and goalkeeper Édouard Mendy's actions, Brahim Díaz missed the penalty by Panenka into Mendy's hands. Pape Gueye then scored in extra time to put Senegal ahead.
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