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Why Senegal's AFCON victory isn't so 'sweet'

Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena | Isaac Mugabi
January 20, 2026

AFCON 2025 ended in dramatic fashion with Senegal's 1-0 victory against Morocco. Fans and players were thrown into suspense by a late walkout by some Senegalese players and a missed penalty by top Moroccan scorer Brahim Diaz. On this AfricaLink podcast, host Adwoa Tenkoramaa Domena breaks down the chaos with sports analyst Peace Diane from Uganda and DW's Samson Omale in Nigeria.

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AFCON 2025 ended in controversy and high drama as Senegal edged Morocco 1–0 in a tense final. The match was overshadowed by a late walkout involving some Senegalese players, which briefly halted play and left fans bewildered. Moments later, Morocco's hopes of forcing extra time were dashed when star forward Brahim Diaz missed a crucial penalty, sealing Senegal's narrow and hotly debated victory.

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