Overview
- Pape Gueye decided the match in extra time with a 94th‑minute strike to secure Senegal’s second African title.
- A VAR-overturned Senegal goal was followed by a Morocco penalty that Brahim Díaz missed with a panenka attempt.
- Senegal players briefly left the field on coach Pape Thiaw’s instruction before Sadio Mané led them back, and Thiaw later apologized.
- Tensions spilled into the stands and media area with attempted pitch invasions, clashes with stewards and the Senegal coach’s press conference canceled for safety.
- FIFA condemned the conduct of Senegal players and staff, Morocco’s FRMF lodged cases with CAF and FIFA, CAF signaled forthcoming discipline, media outlined possible fines or suspensions, and the champions returned to a hero’s welcome in Dakar.