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.
AFCON 2025 Full Winners List
Champions: Senegal
Runners-up: Morocco
Third place: Nigeria
Fair Play Award: Morocco
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.
