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A to Z of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. [AFP] 

Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the final against Morocco in extra time on Sunday to bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy back to Senegal four years after their first triumph.

AFP Sport recalls alphabetically talking points from the 35th edition, and first to be staged over two years having kicked off on December 21.

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