Video: Morocco’s Players Crumble in Tears After Dream Ends at AFCON Final
18 January 2026
Match Reaction
Most Moroccan players burst into tears after losing the 2025 Africa Cup final on home soil.
Senegal clinched the title by beating Morocco 1-0 after extra time.
Some Moroccans sobbed after the final whistle, losing the chance to reclaim the continental title, which has eluded the Atlas Lions since 1976.
Aftermath
Analysts suggested the heartbreak might galvanize a new generation, while supporters debated possible changes in the squad and coaching staff.
Punchline: If tears were goals, Morocco would be champions by now.
The rain was louder than the final whistle — talk about weather giving the trophy a standing ovation.
