Senegal international Pape Gueye has shared his excitement following his outfit success at the recently concluded 2025 Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco.
Gueye emerged as the hero, as Senegal narrowly defeated host nation, Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat to annex their second Africa Cup of Nation title on Sunday night.
After the match, Gueye, who was adjudged as the man-of-the-match has celebrated his sides AFCON success, saying they are the African Champion.
“We knew the match would be complicated and difficult,” said Gueye via beIN SPORTS. “We are the African champions and we are very happy.”
Senegal had left the field after referee Jacques Ndala awarded a penalty kick to Morocco, minutes after disallowing a goal for the Taranga Lions.
But Mane urged his teammates to return to the pitch for the continuation of the match. Their return paid off with Pape Gueye netting the match winner after Brahim Diaz had squandered a golden penalty kick.
Senegal has now won the AFCON twice in history, while Morocco’s trophy drought continues.
The Atlas Lions has been absent from the podium in the Africa Cup of Nations for 50 years, since winning the title in 1976.
