By Adekunle Osagie in Morocco
Four years and two editions after Senegal won their first AFCON title when they beat Egypt on penalties after a goalless draw in the 2021 final, the Teranga Lions have lifted the trophy again in a dramatic final match against host Morocco.
Two years earlier, they had lost 1-0 in the 2019 final, unable to overturn Algeria’s second-minute opener through Baghdad Bounedjah.
But yesterday, playing in the final of the 2025 edition, against the host Nation, Morocco, Senegal left nothing to chance as they snatched a 1-0 victory after a goalless regulation time.
Pape Gueye scored in extra time in the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Thus from the brink of despair, Senegal finds a way to win its second AFCON title in five years. What a night and what a result for Sadio Mane and his fellow Teranga Lions. With determination, they proved pundits who have predicted that they will be in the finals and may eventually win the cup right.
For Senegal, this is a victory in a showdown foretold long before the completion started. Both Senegal and host Morocco received favorable ratings on their way to the final.
However, it was a night of heartbreak for Morocco which falls to an agonising defeat in front of its own fans. Judged as one of the best teams in the tournament, the Moroccans could not curtail the rampaging Senegalese players, succumbing to a narrow defeat eventually
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