"Senegal were crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions by beating Morocco thanks to Pape Gueye's winner in a chaotic final which was overshadowed by protests in the closing stages of normal time. The Senegalese players and manager Pape Thiaw walked off the pitch after Morocco were controversially awarded a penalty moments after being denied a goal by the referee, leading the game to be halted for more than 20 minutes in what was an ugly conclusion to the tournament."
"Ismaila Saee thought he had headed the winner at the death but the referee had blown his whistle for a foul by Idrissa Gueye as he guided a header onto the post. A lengthy check in the dying seconds ensued after El Hadji Malick Diouf appear to drag Diaz down, which was eventually given as normal time in the AFCON final concluded in the most dramatic - and controversial - of circumstances."
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco after extra-time, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal. Play was stopped for more than 20 minutes after Senegal's players and manager walked off in protest when Morocco were controversially awarded a late penalty following a prolonged VAR check. Brahim Diaz missed the penalty by shooting straight at Edouard Mendy after play resumed. In extra-time Gueye struck a spectacular long-range effort into the top corner. Morocco hit the woodwork and Senegal missed a close-range chance, but Senegal held on to claim the title amid chaotic closing scenes.
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