Rabat, Morocco ¨C Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday¡¯s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye¡¯s extra-time goal gave it a 1-0 win over the host after a chaotic ending to the match that saw the eventual champion storm off the pitch in a lengthy protest following a controversial late penalty.
Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot kick in the 24th added minute of extra time at the end of the initial 90 minutes as ugly scenes broke out in the crowd and press box.
But Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy easily saved the weakly attempted ¡°Panenka¡± chip by the Real Madrid winger, who was clearly distracted by the long delay that came after the penalty was awarded.
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