⚽ The Teranga Lions snatch the W. All eyes are on Senegal after they secured their second-ever AFCON title — and their second in the last five years. The Teranga Lions triumphed over the Atlas Lions in a vicious match that ended 1-0, featuring a powerhouse performance from Morocco, and plenty of drama in the final moments. Other than that? All quiet on the football front.

If you missed one of the most exciting — and bizarre — finals in memory, here’s what went down: After the referee disallowed a Senegal goal in the 92nd minute, he awarded a penalty to Morocco in the 98th. The Senegalese team protested, and coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players to leave the field. The team retreated to the dressing room before Sadio Mané spoke to them, convincing them to return and finish the match.

Morocco and Real Madrid star Brahim Díaz stepped up to take the penalty, but Senegalese keeper Edouard Mendy made the save. Just four minutes into the first period of extra time, Pape Gueye scored the lone goal for Senegal against Morocco.

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