Senegal's head coach Pape Thiaw and Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane celebrate after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

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Senegal players celebrate after the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

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Senegal football supporters celebrate at a fan zone at the Obelisk Square in Dakar on January 18, 2026 after Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco played in Rabat, Morocco.

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Senegal's forward #10 Sadio Mane holds up the trophy as he celebrates with his teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

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Senegal's midfielder #26 Pape Gueye celebrates his goal with teammates during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

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Senegal protest late penalty as Afcon final is delayed

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Morocco's players react during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on January 18, 2026.

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Everton's Irish defender Jake O'Brien (R) clashes with Aston Villa's English midfielder Morgan Rogers (L) during the English Premier League football at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England on January 18, 2026.

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