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Senegal Beat Morocco 1-0 to Win AFCON Final

21 January 20261 min read
AWARDS & PERSONSSenegal BeatMorocco 1-0 to WinAFCON Final21 January 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations by defeating hosts Morocco 1-0 in extra time in the final played in Rabat.

Key facts

  • Result: Senegal 1, Morocco 0 after extra time.
  • Venue: Rabat; Morocco was the host nation.
  • Match-winner: Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal.
  • Record: Senegal’s second title in the last three editions.
  • The final was clouded by controversy.

Exam angle

  • Tournament: Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
  • Winner: Senegal; runner-up and host: Morocco.
  • Scorer of the winning goal: Pape Gueye.

Test yourself

1. Which team won the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat by beating hosts Morocco?

Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.

2. Who scored the winning goal for Senegal in the AFCON final?

Pape Gueye scored the extra-time winner.

3. What was the final score of the AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco?

Senegal won 1-0 after extra time.

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