AFCON 2025: Teranga Lions of Senegal crowned African Champions
The Senegalese National football team now has its second AFCON trophy won after a 1-0 win over Morocco during the finals played this Sunday January 18, 2026 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco. The lone goal of the encounter scored by Senegal’s Pape Gueye in the first half of extra time was […]
The Senegalese National football team now has its second AFCON trophy won after a 1-0 win over Morocco during the finals played this Sunday January 18, 2026 at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat, Morocco.
The lone goal of the encounter scored by Senegal’s Pape Gueye in the first half of extra time was enough to seal the fate of the Moroccan side.
During each half of the 15 minutes extra time period, all temps by the Moroccans to level score were thwarted by the agile Senegalese defense.
The regular time of the highly animated match ended in a 0-0 tie.
The victory of the Teranga Lions of Senegal sparked huge celebrations in the country and amongst fans watching from their TV sets.
Celebrations that makes the end of the AFCON 2025 that kicked off in December 2025 and continued till January 2026 with 24 teams at the starting block.
AFCON 2025 Awards
Best Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané of Senegal
Top Scorer (Golden Boot): Brahim Díaz of Morocco
Best Goalkeeper (Golden Glove): Yassine Bounou of Morocco
Fair Play Award : Morocco
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