CAN 2025 – final | Senegal – Morocco: Regragui's cold fury at Díaz

AFCON 19 January 2026 at 04:30

Mahdi Zakaria LAZRI

News Editor

18.01.26 FT AFCON - Africa Cup of Nations

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The final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal turned on a moment suspended in time, almost surreal. In the dying seconds of regulation, with the title seemingly within reach, Brahim Díaz's decision from the penalty spot stunned the entire stadium. Attempting a panenka under immense pressure, his shot was easily anticipated by Édouard Mendy, who remained unmoved.

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On the bench, the reaction was immediate. Walid Regragui, beside himself, did not hide his anger, fully aware of the symbolic and sporting magnitude of this missed chance. The frustration was total, almost uncontrollable, at a moment when every decision carries double the weight.

As extra time began, Brahim Díaz left the pitch. The tournament’s top scorer and Real Madrid player finished this AFCON in tears, forever scarred by a cruel final where boldness became a burden.

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