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Senegal on Sunday clinched the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title after a tense 1–0 extra-time victory over host nation Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium.
The final was marked by controversy late in regulation time after the Democratic Republic of Congo referee, Jean Jacques Ndala Ngambo, awarded Morocco a penalty in the eighth minute of added time following a VAR review. Senegal defender El Hadji Malick Diouf was adjudged to have fouled Brahim Diaz during a corner kick.
Furious over the decision, Senegal players briefly walked off the pitch on the instruction of head coach Pape Thiaw, leading to a 13-minute standoff. Captain Sadio Mané eventually persuaded his teammates to return to the field.
Morocco failed to capitalise on the opportunity as Brahim Diaz missed the penalty, allowing Senegal to push the match into extra time.
The breakthrough came in the fourth minute of extra time when Pape Gueye fired home a stunning strike following a swift counterattack initiated by Mané. Senegal then held firm to silence the home crowd and secure the trophy.
The victory marks Senegal’s second AFCON title in three tournaments, further cementing their status as one of Africa’s dominant football forces.
Here is a list of AFCON Winners Since 1957
2025 – Senegal
2023 – Côte d’Ivoire
2021 – Senegal
2019 – Algeria
2017 – Cameroon
2015 – Côte d’Ivoire
2013 – Nigeria
2012 – Zambia
2010 – Egypt
2008 – Egypt
2006 – Egypt
2004 – Tunisia
2002 – Cameroon
2000 – Cameroon
1998 – Egypt
1996 – South Africa
1994 – Nigeria
1992 – Côte d’Ivoire
1990 – Algeria
1988 – Cameroon
1986 – Egypt
1984 – Cameroon
1982 – Ghana
1980 – Nigeria
1978 – Ghana
1976 – Morocco
1974 – DR Congo
1972 – Congo
1970 – Sudan
1968 – DR Congo
1965 – Ghana
1963 – Ghana
1962 – Ethiopia
1959 – Egypt
1957 – Egypt
