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Senegal down Morocco to win chaotic Africa Cup of Nations Final

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Senegal stormed off the field in protest at a ⁠penalty awarded against them before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra-time and win the Africa Cup of Nations amid farcical scenes in Sunday’s final. Midfielder Pape Gueye netted the 94th-minute winner after Morocco’s star player Brahim Diaz had squandered the chance to win it for the home side by fluffing the last-gasp penalty in normal time following a 14-minute delay amid chaotic scenes.