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Disappointment for Morocco fans after Africa Cup of Nations final defeat

VIDEO SHOWS: FANS LEAVING STADIUM AND COMMENTING ON SENEGAL'S 1-0 WIN AET OVER MOROCCO IN AFCON FINAL  COMPLETE SHOTLIST TO FOLLOW STORY: Moroccan fans were left crestfallen on Sunday (January 18) after their team lost the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a tense encounter at Rabat's Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Senegal had stormed off the field in protest at a penalty awarded against them before returning to beat the hosts amid farcical scenes in the final where nearly 67,000 home supporters had gathered hoping to see the Atlas Lions lift their first continental trophy since 1976. Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye netted the 94th-minute winner after Morocco's star player Brahim Diaz had squandered the chance to win it for the home side by fluffing a last-gasp penalty in normal time following a 14-minute delay. As the referee blew the final whistle, most Moroccan fans filed out of the stadium without waiting for the trophy ceremony. The defeat prolongs World Cup 2022 semi-finalists Morocco's long wait for a second continental title despite the team being Africa's top‑ranked side in FIFA's standings. (Production: Conal Quinn)

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