Senegal 0-3 Morocco: Google Updates AFCON 2025 Final Result

Senegal 0-3 Morocco: Google Updates AFCON 2025 Final Result

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Google has updated the official result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final to reflect the latest ruling by the Confederation of African Football, formally recognizing Morocco as champions.

The revised scoreline now reads:

Senegal 0–3 Morocco (Full-time, January 18, 2026 Final)

Despite the adjustment, the match record still references Pape Gueye’s 94th-minute strike—originally the decisive goal in what had appeared to be a 1–0 victory for Senegal. That goal, however, now sits within the context of a match officially awarded to Morocco by disciplinary decision.

A Final Decided Off the Pitch

On the night of the final in Rabat, Senegal seemed to have secured the title in extra time through Gueye’s goal. The match, however, was overshadowed by controversy following a disputed late penalty awarded to Morocco.

In protest, Senegal’s players temporarily walked off the pitch, prompting a significant interruption. Although play eventually resumed and Senegal completed the match, the incident triggered formal complaints and subsequent legal proceedings.

Following a review process, CAF’s Appeals Board applied competition regulations concerning team conduct and ruled that Senegal’s actions constituted a breach warranting forfeiture. As a result, the governing body awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory.

Official Recognition and Digital Update

The decision effectively overturns the on-field result, granting Morocco their second AFCON title—adding to their 1976 triumph. The update now reflected on Google aligns with CAF’s final ruling, marking Morocco as the official winners of the 2025 tournament.

A Controversial Chapter in AFCON History

The outcome represents one of the most unusual conclusions to a major African football final in recent memory. While Morocco are officially crowned champions, the circumstances surrounding the decision continue to generate debate across the football community.

The case underscores the complex intersection of sporting results, disciplinary rules, and governance—leaving a final that was won on the pitch by one team, but ultimately decided in administrative chambers.