Senegale’s second AFCON title is held by Guuye’s extra-time goal

Senegal defeated Morocco in a thrilling match that was settled in extra time, with Gueye scoring the game-winning goal following a protracted pause in play due to a dramatic penalty controversy.

The fiercely contested game was characterized by great drama, tactical discipline, and intensity, all of which lived up to its high billing.

The game went into extra time because both teams had opportunities during regulation time but failed to make a breakthrough.

Late in the second half of regular time, Morocco was given a disputed penalty after a dubious ruling that caused the Senegalese players and officials to protest. This was the turning point.

Due to the circumstances, there was a lengthy 90-minute delay during which match officials conferred and tried to get the stadium back to normal.

When the game finally resumed, Brahim Díaz of Morocco took the spot kick, carrying his team’s hopes.

Nevertheless, the attacker missed the penalty and wasted a fantastic chance to give Morocco the lead by failing to net.

The error proved to be costly, giving Senegal a significant advantage.

Senegal, buoyed by their escape, pushed with increased confidence in extra time, displaying more poise and physical strength as both teams began to tire.

Gueye’s goal, which overcame Moroccan resistance and threw the Senegalese bench into riotous joy, proved that their perseverance had paid off.

Morocco made a last-ditch effort to force an equalizer, but Senegal held strong defensively to win the game and leave it in a spectacular fashion.

While Morocco was left to lament the missed penalty and the contentious circumstances surrounding it, the outcome demonstrated Senegal’s tenacity and capacity to perform well under duress.

The triumph caps off a thrilling football match for Senegal and the part Sadio Mane played in motivating his teammates to get back on the field following the referee’s dubious penalty.