Senegal defeat Morocco 1-0 in dramatic AFCON 2025 final as Pape Gueye seals historic title: Goal and highlights

Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 in the AFCON 2025 final after a dramatic extra-time finish, and you lived every moment of this unforgettable match right here on Bolavip.

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Senegal secure the Africa Cup of Nations title after an extraordinary and dramatic final against Morocco, a match filled with controversy, tension, and unforgettable moments, including a protest that nearly saw Senegal leave the field before ultimately lifting the trophy in extra time.

Senegal continue to push as Gueye unleashes multiple long-range efforts, testing the goalkeeper repeatedly, but Bounou stands firm and comes up with key saves to keep Morocco alive in extra time.

Mamadou Sarr is booked after committing a late foul.

En-Nesyri is shown the yellow card after a late challenge, conceding a dangerous free kick in a promising area that Senegal can look to capitalize on late in extra time.

Senegal make a change at the start of the second half of extra time, with El Diouf leaving the field and Ismail Jakobs coming on to add fresh legs on the left side.

Morocco and Senegal are back on the field as the second half of extra time gets underway, with Senegal holding a narrow lead and Morocco pushing forward in search of an equalizer.

The first half of extra time comes to an end, with Senegal in front after a dramatic 15-minute stretch. Senegal and Morocco head into the short break with everything still on the line heading into the final period.

The match was momentarily stopped after Hamza Igamane went down with discomfort, but he was quickly treated, recovered without issues, and play is now back underway.

Morocco make a double substitution as Brahim Díaz and Noussair Mazraoui leave the field, with Illias Akhomach and Hamza Igamane coming on in search of a reaction after Senegal’s opening goal.

After overcoming all the controversy and drama, Senegal put together a brilliant collective move that catches Morocco off guard. The ball finds Pape Gueye inside the box, and he unleashes a powerful shot to beat Bounou and make it 1-0 in extra time. An incredible moment in the final as Senegal are now ahead when it matters most.

The first half of extra time has kicked off in the AFCON 2025 final. Morocco and Senegal are back on the pitch, looking to find a breakthrough after a dramatic and scoreless 90 minutes.

Regulation time comes to an end with no goals on the board. Morocco and Senegal are level after 90 minutes in this dramatic AFCON 2025 final, and the match will now be decided in extra time. The tension remains sky-high as both sides prepare for 30 more minutes to chase the title.

Brahim Díaz fails from the spot in a shocking moment. He attempts a delicate chip over the goalkeeper, but the shot is saved, sending the stadium into disbelief. An unbelievable miss in one of the most dramatic moments of the final, as Morocco are denied the breakthrough in extraordinary fashion.

The penalty will finally be taken, and Brahim Díaz is the one selected to step up. It is one of the highest-pressure penalties in recent history, with the entire stadium holding its breath as Morocco look to capitalize on this dramatic moment.

In an incredible turn of events, Sadio Mané urges his teammates to return to the pitch and finish the match. Senegal come back onto the field to resume play, a moment that is both dramatic and impressive, highlighting Mané’s leadership and strong influence within the squad amid a highly charged atmosphere.

Something unprecedented is happening in the AFCON 2025 final. Following the controversial referee decisions, the Senegal coach orders the players to leave the pitch in protest. The stadium is in shock as the match is halted amid this dramatic and historic moment.

The closing minutes of the match are marked by controversy. Senegal see what could have been a legitimate goal disallowed by the referee, and shortly after, a highly debated penalty is awarded to Morocco.

Morocco are awarded a penalty after the VAR review confirms the foul by El Diouf on Brahim Díaz inside the box.

Morocco are under review for a potential penalty after a challenge by El Diouf on Brahim Díaz. The referee consults the VAR to determine whether a foul occurred inside the box that could give Morocco a crucial late opportunity.

Both sides make changes as the match approaches the final moments. Senegal see Nicolas Jackson come off for Cherif Ndiaye, while Morocco bring on Anass Salah-Eddine, replacing Ismael Saibari, in an attempt to refresh their squad and push for a late breakthrough.

Morocco are once again fortunate following a corner from Senegal. Abdoulaye Seck pushes a defender in the box and heads the ball onto the post. The rebound is tapped in for what would have been a goal, but it is correctly disallowed due to Seck’s prior foul.

The referee has added six minutes of stoppage time. Morocco and Senegal will have a final opportunity to create chances and possibly decide the match before extra time.

Morocco are fortunate once more after a brilliant save by Bounou. Ibrahim Mbaye unleashes a powerful shot, but Bounou is decisive, denying Senegal a clear opportunity to take the lead.

The game is temporarily stopped as Morocco are affected by a minor injury to Adam Masina. Masina is unable to continue and is substituted off for Jawad El Yamiq.

The match has lost intensity and precision following the stoppage for the previous incident. Few clear chances have been created by either side. Senegal are relying heavily on Mané’s wing, which has been effectively blocked throughout the game. Only a few minutes remain before extra time.

Morocco make changes, with El Kaabi and El Khannouss coming off. En-Nesyri and Oussama Targhalline come on to inject fresh energy as Morocco look to break the deadlock against Senegal.

Senegal make changes, with Antoine Mendy, Lamine Camara, and Iliman Ndiaye coming off. Abdoulaye Seck, Ismaila Sarr, and Ibrahim Mbaye come on to reinforce the squad as they look to find a breakthrough against Morocco.

Morocco are back at full strength as El Aynaoui has been treated and checked following his head injury. The player is able to continue, and the match between Morocco and Senegal resumes.

Morocco are temporarily down a player after El Aynaoui suffers a cut on his head following a clash with Moussa Niakhaté. The game is stopped as medical staff attend to him, ensuring he receives proper treatment before play resumes.

Senegal are once again fortunate to stay level. After an error by El Diouf, Morocco are able to recover the ball through Brahim Díaz, who sets up El Kaabi for a shot. Mamadou Niakhaté makes an incredible block, and the rebound falls to Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, whose follow-up attempt goes wide.

After a counter led by Hakimi, Morocco create a dangerous opportunity. Hakimi sets up Brahim Díaz, who delivers a precise cross to El Kaabi. He manages to get a shot off, but it goes just wide, keeping Senegal safe.

Morocco enjoy a sequence of corners and consecutive attacks, creating their clearest moments of the match so far. All corners are being taken by Hakimi, and while none of the opportunities result in a goal, the fans can feel the intensity and hope building in the stadium.

Idrissa Gueye commits a foul on Morocco, stopping their attack and giving the team a chance to reset and prepare for a free kick or build-up play from the interruption.

The second half of the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal has kicked off at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.

The first half of the AFCON 2025 final ends goalless. Both Morocco and Senegal have shown intensity and physicality, creating a few chances but failing to break the deadlock. The second half promises more action as both squads look to take control.

The referee has added four minutes of stoppage time at the end of the first half.

The game is temporarily stopped as Lamine Camara receives medical attention following a minor issue. After a brief check, he is able to continue, and the match resumes.

Ndiaye breaks through for a one-on-one with Bounou, but the Moroccan goalkeeper makes an incredible leg save, deflecting the shot to a corner. The set piece ultimately leads to nothing, keeping the score level.

The game is momentarily stopped as Ndiaye receives attention from the medical team. After a brief check, the player is able to recover and the match resumes without further issue.

Morocco fail to make the most of the dangerous free kick, continuing a trend of poorly executed set pieces from both sides. So far, the only real opportunity from a dead ball came from Senegal, which Bounou expertly saved to prevent an early goal.

Morocco win a dangerous free kick after a foul by Pape Ndiaye on Noussair Mazraoui. The team prepares to deliver the set piece, looking for a chance to threaten Senegal’s goal.

Senegal launch a deep attacking move, but they are unable to break into Morocco’s penalty area. Sadio Mané wins a free kick, knowing that set pieces are one of Senegal’s strengths. He takes the shot directly, but it sails far over the goal, failing to create danger.

Lamine Camara receives the first booking of the game after a strong challenge on Neil El Aynaoui in midfield. The referee shows the yellow card, signaling the first caution of this physical AFCON 2025 final.

Morocco had a big opportunity after a through ball from Ayoub El Kaabi to Ismael Saibari, who attempted a delicate chip toward goal. The shot went off target, and the play was flagged for offside, keeping Senegal safe.

Ismael Saibari finds space coming from midfield and gets a good shooting opportunity, but his attempt goes well wide, denying Morocco a potential early breakthrough.

A foul by Aguerd on Sadio Mané gives Senegal a free kick in a dangerous position. Mané delivers a well-placed cross into the box, but the play breaks down and no clear chance comes from it.

Morocco are applying pressure and creating chances, but their final passes lack precision, limiting their ability to threaten Senegal’s goal. Senegal are causing plenty of disruption but has yet to establish control of possession. Abdessamad Ezzalzouli stands out as Morocco’s most dangerous and dynamic player so far.

Pape Gueye capitalizes on a corner delivered by Sadio Mané, as Bounou comes out poorly and is left out of position. Gueye rises to head the ball, but Bounou recovers in time to make a crucial save, denying Senegal a clear scoring opportunity.

The opening minutes have been marked by high intensity, with both Morocco and Senegal showing physicality in every challenge. So far, there have been no clear scoring chances, but it’s evident this will be a very physical contest. Morocco are trying to maintain possession, while Senegal look to recover the ball and impose their own style of play.

The 2025 AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal has kicked off at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex.

Both Morocco and Senegal have taken to the pitch for the national anthems and the customary pre-match handshake. The atmosphere in the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex is electric as fans cheer, setting the stage for a high-stakes AFCON 2025 final.

This year, the Africa Cup of Nations has set new financial records, with prize money surpassing all previous editions and increasing the stakes for advancing through each round.

At the top of the structure, the tournament’s champion will earn a record $10 million, up from the $7 million awarded to the 2023 winner, according to the CAF. The runner-up is set to receive around $4 million, while semifinalists and quarterfinalists will take home $2.5 million and $1.3 million, respectively.

The structure ensures that participation and progression are rewarded at multiple levels, making every match in the knockout stages not only crucial for glory but also for substantial financial gain.

The AFCON 2025 final will take place at the Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex in Rabat, Morocco. Just seven kilometers from the city center, the stadium is named in honor of Prince Moulay Abdellah and is one of the country’s most iconic sporting venues.

Inaugurated on 5 September 2025 during Match Day 7 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, the complex offers a seating capacity of 68,095, expandable to 68,700 for the 2030 World Cup. It also previously hosted the semifinal between Morocco and Nigeria.

Owned by the Urban Community of Rabat and managed by SONARGES, the venue is part of a larger sports complex that includes an Olympic stadium, a 10,000-seat indoor arena, and an Olympic swimming pool, making it a central hub for sport in the Moroccan capital and a flagship location for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations.

Senegal will start with Édouard Mendy; Krépin Diatta, Mamadou Sarr, Moussa Niakhaté, El Hadji Malik Diouf; Lamine Camara, Idrissa Gana Gueye, Pape Gueye; Iliman Ndiaye, Nicolas Jackson, Sadio Mané.

Morocco will start with Yassine Bounou; Achraf Hakimi, Nayef Aguerd, Adam Masina, Noussair Mazraoui; Neil El Aynaoui, Bilal El Khannouss, Ismael Saibari; Brahim Díaz; Abdessamad Ezzalzouli, Ayoub El Kaabi.

The responsibility of officiating this decisive encounter has been entrusted to Congolese referee Jean Jacques Ngambo Ndala, considered one of the continent’s top officials in recent years.

Ndala previously managed the tournament’s opening match between Morocco and Comoros, a designation that reflects CAF’s trust in his experience and authoritative presence on the field.

He will be assisted by his compatriots Ghislain Bongeli Nguela and Gradil Mwania Mbizi, while South African Abongile Tom will serve as the fourth official.

Regarding the Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system, Beninese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho has been appointed to manage the video room, assisted by Leticia Viana and Stefan Eliezer Yembi. René Daniel Luzaya will oversee the evaluation of the referees’ performance.

Senegal vs Morocco will get underway at 2:00 PM ET (PT:11:00 AM)

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Senegal face Morocco in Rabat today, with continental glory and history on the line. Morocco aim to end a 50-year drought at home, while Senegal look to overcome a challenging opponent led by Achraf Hakimi.

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