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AFCON final descends into chaos as Senegal stars walk off after penalty decision

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AFCON final descends into chaos as Senegal stars walk off after penalty decision Open in Mirror.co.uk
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  • Pape Gueye scored the winner for Senegal as they regained the title they lost two years ago.
  • The 13-minute delay when Senegal's manager Pape Thiaw pulled his team off the pitch sparked intense discussion about the decision.
  • Diaz's Panenka attempt drew widespread criticism on social media, with fans calling it a costly gamble in a high-stakes moment.

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Senegal walks off pitch in protest of penalty decision vs. Morocco in AFCON Final

https://www.on3.com/pro/news/senegal-walks-off-pitch-in-protest-of-penalty-decision-versus-morocco-in-afcon-final/On3.com
Senegal walks off pitch in protest of penalty decision vs. Morocco in AFCON Final

Senegal Stuns Morocco in Farcical AFCON Final Mired by Refereeing Controversy

https://www.si.com/soccer/senegal-stuns-morocco-farcical-afcon-final-refereeing-controversySi.com
Senegal Stuns Morocco in Farcical AFCON Final Mired by Refereeing Controversy

Pape Gueye fires Senegal to Afcon glory against Morocco after walk-off chaos

https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/jan/18/senegal-morocco-afcon-final-match-reportTheguardian.com
Pape Gueye fires Senegal to Afcon glory against Morocco after walk-off chaos

Afcon final: Senegal temporarily leave field after Morocco awarded controversial penalty

https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/articles/c70ljednyl6oBbc.com
Afcon final: Senegal temporarily leave field after Morocco awarded controversial penalty

Brahim Diaz breaks down in tears after baffling Panenka backfires in AFCON chaos

https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/diaz-penalty-morocco-senegal-afcon-36572971Dailystar.co.uk
Brahim Diaz breaks down in tears after baffling Panenka backfires in AFCON chaos

Chaos at Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal players walk off field

https://www.espn.com/soccer/story/_/id/47653729/chaos-afcon-final-senegal-players-walk-fieldEspn.com
Chaos at Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal players walk off field

Brahim Diaz, what have you done?! Morocco star MISSES 114th-minute penalty in AFCON final as baffling Panenka attempt backfires after Senegal players storm off pitch in protest at original decision | Goal.com UK

https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/brahim-diaz-morocco-star-misses-114th-minute-penalty-afcon-final-baffling-panenka-attempt-backfires-senegal-players-storm-off-pitch-protest/blt8dc52a2b533b1af9Goal.com
Brahim Diaz, what have you done?! Morocco star MISSES 114th-minute penalty in AFCON final as baffling Panenka attempt backfires after Senegal players storm off pitch in protest at original decision | Goal.com UK

Afcon final descends into anarchy as Senegal walk off over VAR controversy

https://www.thetimes.com/sport/football/article/afcon-final-senegal-walk-off-var-controversy-wgb9lctpfThetimes.com
Afcon final descends into anarchy as Senegal walk off over VAR controversy

Senegal Players Leave the Pitch in AFCON Final After Controversial VAR Decision

https://www.sportbible.com/football/football-news/afcon-final-morocco-senegal-final-934230-20260118Sportbible.com
Senegal Players Leave the Pitch in AFCON Final After Controversial VAR Decision

AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco

https://www.dw.com/en/afcon-senegal-snatches-football-cup-from-hosts-morocco/a-75555184Dw.com
AFCON: Senegal snatches football cup from hosts Morocco

Senegal players leave the field, return to win AFCON title in game full of chaos

https://www.nbcnews.com/sports/soccer/senegal-players-leave-field-return-win-afcon-title-game-full-chaos-rcna254723Nbcnews.com
Senegal players leave the field, return to win AFCON title in game full of chaos

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

https://bolavip.com/en/soccer/senegal-vs-morocco-live-afcon-2025-finalBolavip.com
Senegal defeat Morocco 1-0 in dramatic AFCON 2025 final as Pape Gueye seals historic title: Goal and highlights

Senegal Beats Morocco to Win AFCON Title, Recapping Controversial Finish in Wild Final

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25362666-senegal-beats-morocco-win-afcon-title-recapping-controversial-finish-wild-finalBleacherreport.com
Senegal Beats Morocco to Win AFCON Title, Recapping Controversial Finish in Wild Final

Senegal players leave field in AFCON final penalty protest

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6981321/2026/01/18/senegal-players-leave-field-in-afcon-final-penalty-protest/Nytimes.com
Senegal players leave field in AFCON final penalty protest

Morocco's Brahim Díaz is the Africa Cup star thriving away from Real Madrid's turmoil

https://apnews.com/article/brahim-diaz-morocco-africa-cup-madrid-363b5c3e5d42b9b15a502b53a5c254fbApnews.com
Morocco's Brahim Díaz is the Africa Cup star thriving away from Real Madrid's turmoil

Senegal win AFCON after football's most dramatic final

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-15475633/AFCON-final-descends-CHAOS-Senegal-boss-calls-team-pitch-controversial-late-penalty-awarded-Morocco-VAR.htmlDailymail.co.uk
Senegal win AFCON after football's most dramatic final

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