The Africa Cup of Nations final descended into chaos and went into extra time after 90 minutes without a goal, with Senegal’s players briefly leaving the pitch following a controversial penalty decision.
The incident occurred in stoppage time when hosts Morocco were awarded a penalty and Senegal had a goal disallowed.
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Senegal coach Papu Thiao led his team off the field amid celebrations and whistles from Moroccan fans.
In the African Cup of Nations final, players from Senegal and Morocco scuffled after a penalty kick was awarded (Associated Press)
The players returned after a 14-minute delay and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy dramatically saved Brahim Dias’ penalty in the 24th minute of second-half stoppage time.
This sparked further unrest, with Senegalese fans trying to storm the pitch and reporters clashing in the press box.
In the African Cup of Nations final, players from Senegal and Morocco scuffled after a penalty kick was awarded (Associated Press)
In the 4th minute of overtime, the deadlock was finally broken. Senegal’s Papou Gueye swept the ball into the upper right corner with his left foot. The team led 1-0 at the end of the first quarter of overtime.