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Morocco have been crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board overturned the original final result, stripping Senegal of their 1–0 extra-time victory and awarding the title to the host nation following a match marred by controversy, a temporary walk-off and subsequent disciplinary rulings. The original final, played between Morocco and Senegal, had been settled by a late extra-time winner from Pape Gueye,

Nigeria’s AFCON journey ended in heartbreak as Morocco advanced to the final on penalties, triumphing in a semi-final that tested nerve, resilience and resolve. After 120 minutes of football failed to separate the sides, it was Yassine Bounou who emerged as the defining figure, saving two penalties to send the host nation through. The result was cruel on Nigeria, but fitting for a Morocco side that controlled large periods of the contest. Dominant in possession, aggressive in

Sadio Mané stole the show as Senegal reached the AFCON final, edging past Egypt 1–0 in a tense and tightly fought semi-final, with the decisive moment arriving in the 78th minute. Senegal broke Egypt’s hearts once again. Having beaten the Pharaohs in the AFCON 2021 final and the 2022 World Cup qualifiers, the Teranga Lions added another chapter to their dominance with a hard-fought victory in this year’s semi-final. Pape Thiaw made just one change from the victory over Mali i