Diaz Miss, Gueye Strike Hand Senegal Second AFCON Title in Dramatic Final
Jan 19, 2026
Senegal Clinch Second AFCON Title with Dramatic Extra-Time Win Over Morocco
January 18,2026
Senegal have been crowned Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) champions for the second time after edging past Morocco 1–0 in extra time in a tense and dramatic final.
The match remained goalless after 90 minutes despite chances at both ends. Morocco were given a golden opportunity to take the lead late in regular time, but Diaz missed a penalty, allowing Senegal to escape and force the game into extra time.
Senegal capitalised on the reprieve early in extra time when Pape Gueye struck in the 94th minute, scoring the decisive goal that separated the two sides.
Morocco pressed for an equaliser in the remaining minutes but were unable to break down Senegal’s resolute defense, as the Teranga Lions held firm to secure victory.
The win marks Senegal’s second AFCON title, following their historic maiden triumph in 2021, and further cements their growing stature in African football.
Morocco were left to rue the missed penalty as Senegal celebrated another memorable continental triumph.
