🏆 Mané lone hero for Senegal, defies chaos in the final! 💥 | OneFootball

A final like this in the Africa Cup of Nations had never been seen before. But, probably, the comparison could even be extended to all international competitions.

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Morocco vs Senegal turned into a high-tension thriller in the 98th minute, when the referee awarded a penalty to the home team after the OFR. 

A decision that sparked the fury of Senegal, unleashing furious protests, and led the Lions of Teranga to decide to leave the pitch.

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Everyone except one: Sadio Mané, who remained alone, motionless at midfield.

💥 Mané against everyone (his teammates)

In a red-hot atmosphere, just as Senegal was leaving the field to protest the referee’s decision to award Morocco a penalty deep into stoppage time, Sadio Mané became a solitary leader.

The Senegal captain was the only one to stay on the pitch, refusing to follow his team into the locker room, before convincing his teammates to return to the field.

😱 The penalty in the 98th minute and the missed Panenka

Referee Ndala’s decision, which came after a lengthy review, drove Senegal crazy. The contact between Diouf and Brahim Diaz sparked controversy and prompted the entire Senegalese team to leave the pitch.

When the teams returned—thanks to Mané—Brahim Diaz opted for a Panenka, a choice that proved to be a mistake. Mendy read it perfectly, stayed in the center of the goal, and stopped the ball.

🏆 Senegal champions

Brahim Diaz’s miss sent Morocco vs Senegal into extra time. The anger of Mané and his teammates turned into positive energy. 

Gueye’s goal in the 94th minute, a left-footed shot into the top corner, completely overturned the outcome of a final that seemed totally in Morocco’s hands, but thanks also to Mané’s leadership, saw Senegal triumph.

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