Morocco has been crowned champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), defeating Senegal in a dramatic final decided by a penalty shootout. The match, held on March 16, 2026, at the Stade de l'Amitié in Cotonou, Benin, ended 0-0 after extra time.
In the decisive shootout, Moroccan goalkeeper Yassine Bounou saved a penalty from Senegal's Sadio Mané, while Moroccan players Achraf Hakimi, Azzedine Ounahi, and others converted their kicks. Morocco secured a 4-2 victory on penalties to claim their second AFCON title, the first since 1976.
The victory marks a historic achievement for Moroccan football, adding the continental trophy to their memorable run to the 2022 FIFA World Cup semi-finals. For Senegal, the defending champions, the loss ends their bid for a consecutive title.
The tournament's conclusion in Benin wraps up a successful edition of Africa's premier football competition, with Morocco emerging as the continent's new champion.
