In the final match held in Rabat, the Senegalese achieved a 1-0 victory in extra time, bringing their country a second African championship title. Pap Guaye scored the decisive goal in a tense atmosphere filled with controversial moments and high emotions, including an incident where the Senegal players temporarily left the field at the end of the match.
After the final, mass celebrations erupted across Senegal. In Dakar, crowds of fans filled the streets, set off fireworks, sang and danced, proudly waving national flags in honor of the "Lions of Teranga".
The country's president, Bassirou Diomai Faye, congratulated the team on their success, highlighting their resilience and fighting spirit. He declared a national holiday and promised financial bonuses for the players and coaches.
This victory solidified Senegal's reputation as one of the leading football nations on the African continent, adding to their achievement the first title in the Africa Cup of Nations, won in 2021.
