OGUN, Nigeria (VOICE OF NAIJA)-The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) reached a dramatic and chaotic conclusion on Sunday night as Senegal were crowned champions of Africa.
The Teranga Lions secured a hard-fought 1–0 victory over host nation Morocco after extra time at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
The decisive goal was scored by Pape Gueye in the 94th minute after a tense contest that ended goalless in regulation time.
The final was marked by prolonged stoppages following a late VAR-reviewed penalty awarded to Morocco, which was missed by Brahim Diaz after a save by Senegal goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy.
Despite late pressure from the hosts, Senegal held on to secure the title, bringing the tournament to a dramatic close.
Following the final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) released the full list of winners and individual award recipients.
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AFCON 2025 Full Winners List
Champions: Senegal
Runners-up: Morocco
Third place: Nigeria
Fair play award.
Despite losing the final on home soil, Morocco also received the Fair Play Award for their conduct and discipline during the tournament.
Best Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Sadio Mané was named Player of the Tournament after leading Senegal to the title, scoring two goals and playing a key role throughout the competition.
Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Top Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Morocco’s Brahim Diaz finished as the tournament’s top scorer with five goals from seven matches, while goalkeeper Yassine Bounou claimed the Best Goalkeeper award following a series of decisive performances.
The 2025 AFCON delivered moments of drama, controversy and standout performances, bringing the continental competition to a memorable close in Rabat.