The Senegal 1–0 Morocco match will forever hold a special place in football history.
A disallowed goal.
A penalty decision.
Senegal leaving the pitch and heading to the dressing room.
A fight in the stands.
Sadio Mané at the centre of everything.
A comeback.
Brahim Díaz attempting a Panenka.
A save by Edouard Mendy.
Extra time.
And finally, Pape Gueye’s decisive goal in extra time.
All of it came together to produce what may be the greatest final in the history of the Africa Cup of Nations.
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Senegal 1-0 Morocco
Senegal’s greatest celebration was equal to Morocco’s deepest pain.
And on this night, Brahim Díaz looked like the closest modern reflection of Roberto Baggio. From hero to anti-hero — this was Díaz’s story at the Africa Cup of Nations. The image of a player “dying on his feet,” long associated with Baggio, felt as if it had been passed on to him.
Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations for the second time in their history — their first title since 2021. Yet beyond the result itself, this final once again reminded us of football’s true nature.
Football can be the greatest source of joy.
But at the same time, it can become the beginning of a profound human tragedy.
Senegal are the champions of Africa.
Morocco finish as runners-up.
And to you, Brahim — stay strong. Ahead lies the road of Sisyphus. You will take that penalty a million times and score it every single time. But on that path, Antonín Panenka will remain your demon — a demon you must face, fight, and eventually defeat.
Brahim Díaz – stay strong.
