Senegal Crowned AFCON 2025 Champions as Diouf’s Pacifier Moment Stuns Morocco
19 January 2026
Like a baby, Senegal's defender celebrates after taming Hakimi tonight.
Match recap
Defender Haj Malik Diouf celebrated wildly after Senegal, the Lions of Teranga, clinched AFCON 2025.
The Senegalese side lifted the trophy after a 1-0 victory over Morocco at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Reaction and final moments
After the match, Diouf put a pacifier in his mouth, a direct jab at a Moroccan analyst's pre-game remark.
One Moroccan analyst before the final claimed Diouf's physique was weak and child-like.
He added Hakimi would have an easy task against Diouf in the final.
But the Senegalese player shone, stifling Hakimi's threat.
Punchline 1: If pacifiers could talk, Diouf's would file a complaint with the referee.
Punchline 2: Next time Hakimi should bring a chew toy—defensively speaking, of course.
