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Senegal retain Africa Cup of Nations after extra-time final

The Confederation of African Football reports that Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in Rabat to win the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.

Sources: Confederation of African Football, 18 January 2026

A cup-shaped Rabat skyline above an illustrated football pitch and ball.
IllustrationA cup and stadium forms evoke the Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat.

A final decided in extra time

CAF reports that Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1–0 after extra time in the final in Rabat on 18 January. The governing body says Pape Gueye scored in the 93rd minute.

Source: Confederation of African Football, 18 January 2026

This report establishes the organiser’s recorded result. It does not compare the two teams’ wider performance across the tournament or speak for supporters across the continent.

Source: Confederation of African Football, 18 January 2026

This is a dated editorial briefing, not a promise of complete coverage or absolute certainty. The linked source records define the limits of what this article can establish.