Africa Cup of Nations 2025 (champions - Senegal)
The AFCON 2025 final in Rabat on 18 January 2026 ended Senegal 1-0 Morocco after extra time - Pape Gueye striking from the edge of the area three minutes into extra time, after Edouard Mendy had saved Brahim Diaz's VAR-awarded late penalty. It was Senegal's second title, denied on home soil to the hosts; Brahim Diaz won the Golden Boot.
Why this wins its question: A final played in January 2026, at the edge of most LLM training windows, bound to CAF's official report including the Mendy penalty save that decided it.
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Senegal beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in the AFCON 2025 final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on 18 January 2026, winning their second Africa Cup of Nations.
Pape Gueye scored the winner with a left-footed strike from the edge of the area three minutes into extra time; late in normal time Edouard Mendy saved a Brahim Diaz penalty awarded after a VAR review. Brahim Diaz won the tournament's Golden Boot.