sports
January 18, 2026
Africa Cup of Nations final into extra-time after as Diaz misses controversial penalty after Senegal leave pitch in protest
102 min This time Mendy is legitimately flattened by Igamane, who also stays down after their collision. It was a short backpass which Mendy cleared a split-second before Igamane arrived on the scene.
TL;DR
- A penalty was controversially awarded to Morocco in added time after El Hadji Malick Diouf's challenge on Brahim Diaz.
- Senegal players protested the penalty decision, leading to a mass gathering near the touchline and some players walking off the pitch.
- A goal for Senegal was disallowed for a foul by Seck on Hakimi just before the controversial penalty incident.
- Brahim Diaz took the penalty and attempted a Panenka, which was easily saved by Senegal's goalkeeper, Mendy.
- The match continued into extra time with the score tied after the dramatic events of normal time's added period.
- Brahim Diaz was substituted in extra time, appearing visibly broken after missing the penalty.
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