Senegal won the AFCON final after a night of chaos in Rabat. Players walked off in protest after a late VAR penalty for Morocco, fans clashed with security, and the match was delayed. Morocco missed a Panenka, saved by Edouard Mendy, before Pape Gueye scored in extra time to seal a 1-0 win and Senegal’s second title. Senegal won the AFCON final after a night of chaos in Rabat. Players walked off in protest after a late VAR penalty for Morocco, fans clashed with security, and the match was delayed. Morocco missed a Panenka, saved by Edouard Mendy, before Pape Gueye scored in extra time to seal a 1-0 win and Senegal’s second title.
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