Senegal wins Africa Cup in dramatic upset victory
January 20, 2026 • Al Jazeera
Senegal Celebrates Africa Cup Victory with Parade in Dakar
The Senegalese national team has celebrated their dramatic 1-0 victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup final, which was marked by a brief walk-off incident involving a late penalty call. The match ended in extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring the winning goal.
Following the game, the Senegalese team paraded through the streets of Dakar, the capital city of Senegal, to celebrate their championship win. The parade was attended by fans and officials from the country.
In a statement, FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the walk-off incident as “unacceptable”. The incident occurred after a late penalty call in the match, which resulted in Morocco’s team walking off the field in protest.
The Africa Cup final was played on [date] at [venue]. Senegal’s victory marks their first Africa Cup championship win. Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in extra time to secure the title for his country.
The parade in Dakar is a traditional celebration of major sporting victories, and it is expected that fans will continue to celebrate the team’s achievement in the coming days.
Source: Al Jazeera