Senegal's Pape Gueye Speaks On AFCON Final Walk-Off

Senegal's midfielder Pape Gueye has opened up about his team's walk-off at the Africa Cup of Nations final. Gueye scored the winning goal as Senegal edged Morocco 1-0 in extra time in a controversial game. Morocco were awarded a late penalty, sparking a walk-off by Senegal, which led to a 20-minute delay. Gueye praised Sadio Mane for urging his teammates to return to the game for the penalty. The Moroccan Football Federation has referred the walkout and supporters' behaviour to the Confederation of African Football and FIFA.

SOURCE: https://www.channelstv.com/2026/01/25/senegal-goal-hero-admits-afcon-final-walk-off-was-a-mistake/