After controversial penalty: Senegal spark AFCON match abandonment | OneFootball

The final of the Africa Cup of Nations ends in a scandal. Deep into injury time of the final match between Senegal and Morocco, there was a controversial scene in Senegal's penalty area. 

Referee Jean-Jacques Ndala Ngambo was asked to review a scene between Morocco's Brahim Diaz and El Hadji Malick Diouf. Under intense pressure in the review area, he watched the duel for several minutes and ultimately decided on a penalty. 

In protest, the Senegal players left the field. National coach Pape Thiaw withdrew his team, thus provoking a match abandonment.

"After several hectic minutes, the players returned. TV images also showed Sadio Mané urging his teammates to resume the game.  The fouled player, Brahim Diaz, then took the penalty himself and added to this completely crazy finish by failing miserably with a Panenka penalty. A lot of commotion and still no decision in the end. The decision will now be sought in extra time. 

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