Dramatic AFCON Final: Senegal Triumphs Over Morocco as Derradji Drops One Word

Hafid Derradji's One-Word Take on a Dramatic AFCON Final

Hafid Derradji, an Algerian commentator, reacted to Senegal's AFCON win over host Morocco in a final played Sunday evening.

Immediately after the final whistle, Derradji posted two images on X. The first suggested the referee had disallowed a Senegal goal that would have levelled the score before regulation time.

The second image captured Baba Jai's strike in the 94th minute of a marathon 120-minute final, followed by jubilant Senegalese celebrations.

Derradji summed up the win with a single word: Dramatic.

Beyond the headlines, his posts sparked debate about organization, ticketing—especially for Algeria—and refereeing decisions across several matches.

And because football loves a cliffhanger: Drama would deserve its own concert.

Punchline 1: Drama overload.

Punchline 2: Fireworks beats candles.