23.01.2026 10:11
A video that emerged on social media after Brahim Diaz's missed 'Panenka' penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final has fueled claims that he missed it on purpose. In the footage, Senegalese player Idrissa Gueye is heard saying before the penalty, "This is not a goal... he will miss it," followed by laughter, which strengthens the allegations that Diaz intentionally missed the penalty. Discussions about the final match have resurfaced.
The claims that Brahim Diaz intentionally missed the "Panenka" penalty he took in the Africa Cup of Nations final have reignited. In the final, Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 to lift the trophy.
THE FOOTAGE THAT EMERGED DAYS LATER BECAME A SENSATION
After Brahim Diaz missed the penalty with a Panenka shot in the final match, a new video surfaced on social media. In the footage, Senegalese player Idrissa Gueye can be heard saying before the penalty, "This is not a goal... he will miss," followed by his laughter.
CLAIMS OF "INTENTIONAL MISS" STRENGTHENED
The footage in question further strengthened the claims that Diaz intentionally missed the penalty. Many users on social media argued that Gueye's words and reaction were not coincidental, bringing the discussions about the final match back into the spotlight.
THE TURNING POINT OF THE FINAL
After Brahim Diaz missed the penalty, Senegal emerged victorious from the match with a score of 1-0, declaring themselves the champions of the Africa Cup of Nations. The missed penalty has been etched in memory as the turning point of the final.