Senegal head coach abandons press conference after dramatic AFCON final (0:28)
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Morocco fans split after Brahim Diaz's penalty miss (2:12)
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Sadio Mané said Senegal would have been "crazy" to continue their walk-off protest in the closing stages of the Africa Cup of Nations final and damage African football.
CAF condemn AFCON final chaos, promise investigation
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) will be investigating footage of players and officials' behaviour in the wake of the chaotic, and sometimes violent, scenes during the Africa Cup of Nations final.
What's with Morocco trying to swipe opposition keepers' towels?!
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Chaos at AFCON final after Senegal players walk off
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'Worst penalty I've seen in my life!' - Udoh on Brahim Diaz's Panenka (1:29)
How Senegal won dramatic 2025 AFCON final (1:12)
AFCON final in pictures - One of the most chaotic finals you ever did see
The Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday night was fairly normal, for most of the first 89 minutes... and then it descended into utter madness as a penalty call (soft but right) had a domino effect across the stadium.
AFCON final marred by controversy but Senegal claim title
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Morocco have spent a LOT of money on this team, so losing is unthinkable
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Nigeria should aim higher despite beating Egypt for record ninth AFCON bronze
The Super Eagles brought up a record 17th podium finish after ending their penalty shootout hoodoo against Egypt.
Udoh: AFCON bronze & silver 'not good enough' for Nigeria next year (1:44)
Morocco must protect 'image of Africa' in AFCON final - Coach
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has urged Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco to remember the importance of the tournament's global image and not to risk continental football unity ahead of Sunday's final.
Africa Cup of Nations Standings
| Group A | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morocco | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +5 | 7 |
| Mali | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Comoros | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -2 | 2 |
| Zambia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -3 | 2 |
| Group B | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Egypt | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| South Africa | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +1 | 6 |
| Angola | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Zimbabwe | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -2 | 1 |
| Group C | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Nigeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +4 | 9 |
| Tunisia | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | +1 | 4 |
| Tanzania | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | -1 | 2 |
| Uganda | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | -4 | 1 |
| Group D | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Senegal | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +6 | 7 |
| Congo DR | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +4 | 7 |
| Benin | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -3 | 3 |
| Botswana | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -7 | 0 |
| Group E | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Algeria | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | +6 | 9 |
| Burkina Faso | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | +2 | 6 |
| Sudan | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -4 | 3 |
| Equatorial Guinea | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -4 | 0 |
| Group F | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
| Ivory Coast | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Cameroon | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | +2 | 7 |
| Mozambique | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | -1 | 3 |
| Gabon | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | -3 | 0 |