Senegal beat Morocco in chaotic AFCON final as Dakar erupts in Celebration

VIDEO SHOWS: SENEGAL FANS CELEBRATING AND REACTING IN DAKAR AFTER WINNING AFCON FINAL IN MOROCCO COMPLETE SHOT LIST AND SCRIPT TO FOLLOW SHOWS: TO FOLLOW STORY: Senegal stormed off the pitch in protest at a late penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time to win the Africa Cup of Nations in a final overshadowed by chaotic scenes on Sunday (January 18). Midfielder Pape Gueye scored the winner in the 94th minute after Morocco’s Brahim Diaz had earlier missed a stoppage-time penalty, following a 14-minute delay triggered by Senegal’s walk-off. Coach Pape Bouna Thiaw ordered his players off the field, before captain Sadio Mane convinced them to return. The penalty had been awarded after a VAR review by Congolese referee Jean-Jacques Ndala, who ruled that Senegal full back El Hadji Malick Diouf had pulled Diaz down while defending a corner. Tensions flared as officials and players argued around the touchline monitor and again when Senegal temporarily left the field. When play resumed, Diaz attempted a Panenka-style penalty that was easily saved by goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Senegal went on to secure the title in extra time, though the dramatic finale was seen as a blemish on an otherwise successful tournament, while Morocco’s wait for a second AFCON crown stretched beyond 50 years. (Production: Ngouda Dione)

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