In honor of Senegal’s victory in the Africa Cup of Nations, Senegal’s president Bassirou Diomaye Faye has authorized Monday to be a paid public holiday throughout the nation.
The Senegalese national football team’s victory in the AFCON 2025 final, which took place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Rabat, followed the team’s victory over Morocco.
The public sector workers were given fully paid salaries by the head of state to allow the country to celebrate the victory.
In a match marred by controversy, protracted stops, and players briefly leaving the pitch, Senegal won the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat on Sunday night after leading Morocco 1-0 after extra time.
Also, FINA and CAF Condemn ‘Unacceptable Scenes’ In AFCON Final To Take Proper Action
Late in regulation time, a contentious penalty decision awarded to Morocco following a VAR review caused protests from Senegal players.
Senegal players surrounded the referee, which caused chaos as the penalty was given well into stoppage time, and the game was stopped for a while.
‘Unacceptable Scene ‘
The “unacceptable scenes” that ruined Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final in Rabat have been condemned by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF). CAF has pledged to take “appropriate action” against those found guilty.
With the score at 0-0, Morocco and Senegal were unable to win the AFCON final until late in the afternoon when referee Jean Jacques Mdala gave Morocco a penalty following a VAR review of a challenge on Brahim Diaz.
Most Senegalese players walked out of the stands in protest, and Moroccan security personnel and some Senegalese fans were involved in altercations.
In a statement released on Monday, CAF expressed regret for some players and officials while skipping to blame either team.
The organization stated that it is reviewing all the available footage and will take the matter to its disciplinary bodies.
The statement from the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 Final between Morocco and Senegal read, “The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) condemns the unacceptable behavior of some players and officials in Rabat last night.”
The CAF firmly condemns any improper behavior that occurs during matches, particularly those that targets the refereeing team or the organizers.
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