Senegal were crowned champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday night after a hard-fought 1–0 extra-time victory over hosts Morocco in the final held in Rabat.
The match-deciding goal came in the 94th minute, when Pape Gueye found the net following a tense encounter that remained goalless at the end of regulation time.
The final was characterised by lengthy stoppages after a late VAR intervention led to a penalty award for Morocco. However, Brahim Diaz failed to convert the spot-kick, with Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy producing a crucial save.
Despite sustained late pressure from the hosts, Senegal held firm to seal the victory and lift the trophy, bringing the tournament to a dramatic conclusion.
Following the final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) unveiled the complete list of team and individual award winners.
AFCON 2025 Full Winners List
Champions: Senegal
Runners-up: Morocco
Third place: Nigeria
Despite missing out on the title on home soil, Morocco were also honoured with the Fair Play Award in recognition of their discipline and sportsmanship throughout the competition.
Best Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mané (Senegal)
Sadio Mané was named Player of the Tournament after inspiring Senegal’s title run, scoring two goals and delivering influential performances across the competition.
Best Goalkeeper: Yassine Bounou (Morocco)
Top Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco)
Brahim Diaz finished as the tournament’s leading scorer with five goals in seven matches, while Yassine Bounou earned the Best Goalkeeper award for his outstanding displays.
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations produced moments of drama, controversy and individual brilliance, rounding off a memorable tournament in Rabat.