Event in the Africa Cup final! After the penalty awarded in the 90+8th minute, they first withdrew from the field, then returned.

19.01.2026 00:20

In the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations final, Senegal decided to withdraw from the field after a penalty awarded to Morocco in the 90+8th minute. After intense insistence from Sadio Mane, the Senegalese returned to the field and experienced unforgettable moments. Youssef En-Nesyri, who took the ball for the penalty in Morocco, passed it to Brahim Diaz. Diaz was unable to get past the goalkeeper with the penalty kick in the 90+24th minute.

In the Africa Cup final match hosted by Morocco, the teams of Morocco and Senegal faced each other at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital city of Rabat.

PENALTY RECEIVED IN 90+8, THEY LEFT THE FIELD

While the extra time of the match was being played, Morocco won a penalty in the 90+8 minute as a result of a VAR review. After the referee's penalty decision, the Senegalese players protested the decision and left the field.

MANE CALLED THE TEAM BACK, THEY RETURNED

Senegalese footballer Sadio Mane tried to bring his teammates back onto the field by waiting for them inside the pitch. After Mane's insistence, the Senegalese players re-entered the field.