Walid Regragui reflects on missed penalty and criticises Pape Thiaw | OneFootball

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·19 January 2026

Walid Regragui reflects on missed penalty and criticises Pape Thiaw

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The Africa Cup of Nations final ended in controversy on Sunday, after a late penalty decision sparked chaos.

Senegal’s players left the pitch in protest at the call before play resumed. As reported by L'Équipe, Walid Regragui discussed the incidents in his post-match press conference.


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Brahim Diaz then missed from the spot at the end of normal time.

The Morocco coach reflected on the penalty and the protest, and he also criticised Pape Thiaw.

The Atlas Lions were eventually beaten 1-0 after extra time.

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