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The Guardian // Sport // Football

Senegal face sanctions for Afcon final walk-off as organisers criticise ‘unacceptable’ conduct

Monday 19th January 2026, 11:36AM

Mané says it would have been ‘crazy’ not to finish gameFifa president Infantino condemns ‘unacceptable scenes’Senegal are poised to be punished for walking off the field in protest at a penalty award in the Africa Cup of Nations final. The team were led off the field by their head coach, Pape Thiaw, when Morocco, the hosts, were awarded a penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time after a video assistant referee review, shortly after Senegal had a goal ruled out.Play resumed 16 minutes later when the players returned, with Brahim Díaz missing the penalty and Senegal going on to win in extra time thanks to a spectacular strike from Pape Gueye. Continue reading...

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