Late Penalty, Last-Minute Lights: Senegal Dethrones Morocco in AFCON 2025 Final
Morocco hosted a dramatic AFCON final in Rabat, with a controversial late penalty giving hope to the home side. A video-assisted review sparked protests from Senegal as the match neared extra time. Ibrahim Diaz’s penalty was saved by Senegal’s goalkeeper, keeping the score level. In extra time, a decisive strike by a Senegalese forward sealed the title for Senegal, leaving Morocco to reflect on what might have been.