The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco on Sunday was a night full of high drama, highlighted by unusual touchline incidents, a controversial penalty decision, and a decisive extra-time goal that secured the title.
As rain poured at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, focus quickly turned to the Senegal goalie area.
During the match, Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy’s towel — essential for keeping his gloves dry in the drizzle — kept disappearing.
with the caption: “Big Shout out to Senegal’s reserve goalkeeper Yehvan Diouf, who was active all throughout the game handing Edouard Mendy his towel and fighting off ball boys and Moroccan players. A Real Soldier.”
Did you missed the Towel Drama at the AFCON final? Here is how it started and everything you missed.
As Hakimi, Moroccan officials and the Balls boys disgrace themselves. A thread pic.twitter.com/XPUP0VqfZ6
— Bloke (@UtdBloke_) January 19, 2026