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Senegal stun hosts Morocco to win AFCON 2025 title after ugly scenes mar final

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Senegal forward Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026. (SEBASTIEN BOZON / AFP)

Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye's goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award.

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