Everything you need to know about Afcon 2025

Senegal won their second continental crown by beating Morocco in a 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) final which was marred by chaotic scenes.

The Teranga Lions walked off the pitch in Rabat after the host nation were awarded a penalty in second-half stoppage time.

Their players eventually returned to the pitch before Atlas Lions forward Brahim Diaz sent his attempted Panenka straight into the arms of goalkeeper Edouard Mendy in the 24th minute of additional time.

Pape Gueye netted what was the eventual winner for Senegal four minutes into the first period of extra time, sending a brilliant left-footed strike into the top right-hand corner from just inside the box.

There were issues off the pitch too, with Teranga Lions fans confronting security staff inside the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium after Morocco were given their penalty following a video assistant referee review.

Morocco coach Walid Regragui said Senegal’s actions were “shameful” and did not “honour Africa” while Fifa president Gianni Infantino strongly condemned the “ugly scenes”.

The Confederation of African Football is expected to issue sanctions once footage has been reviewed and assessed by its disciplinary committee.

The final had been a meeting between Africa’s top two sides, with Morocco ranked 11th in the world and the Senegalese eight places below them.

The Atlas Lions had been hoping to secure a first continental title since 1976, having held their nerve to beat Nigeria on penalties in the last four.

Nigeria claimed third place at the tournament after beating Egypt 4-2 on spot kicks.

BBC Sport Africa provides you with all the information on the 35th edition of Africa’s biggest sporting event, which saw a record 121 goals scored.

Senegal dominated their last four meeting with Egypt in what was a repeat of the 2021 final which the Teranga Lions won on penalties.

Sadio Mane won the contest in Tangier in the 78th minute, netting a low shot that flew past Pharaohs goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.

The North Africans offered little in attack, with captain Mohamed Salah largely anonymous.

In another heavyweight clash, Morocco enjoyed the better of their tie against Nigeria before the match ended goalless after extra time.

Diaz curled narrowly wide for the Atlas Lions and Super Eagles goalkeeper Stanley Nwabali made good saves to deny Ismael Saibari and Abde Ezzalzouli.

In the shootout, Bounou denied Samuel Chukwueze and Bruno Onyemaechi, while Nwabali’s stop from Hamza Igamane proved in vain before En-Nesyri settled it.

All of the quarter-finalists were ranked in Africa’s top 10, but three of the games turned out to be one-sided contests.

Senegal became the first side through to the last four with a 1-0 win over 10-man Mali, with Iliman Ndiaye slotting in the winner before Eagles captain Yves Bissouma was sent off on the stroke of half-time.

Host nation Morocco then saw off Cameroon, as a goal in each half from Diaz and Ismael Saibari saw Regragui’s men to a comfortable victory in front of a fervent home crowd in Rabat.

Three-time champions Nigeria registered a 2-0 win over Algeria, with second-half goals from Victor Osimhen and Akor Adams doing the damage for the Super Eagles.

And Egypt completed the semi-final line-up as Mohamed Salah netted what proved to be the winner in a thriller against holders Ivory Coast.

Efforts from Omar Marmoush and Ramy Rabia put the Pharaohs 2-0 up but the Ivorians pulled one back through an Ahmed Fatouh own goal before the break.

Salah made it 3-1 early in the second half but the Elephants could not mount a comeback despite Guela Doue pulling one back.

Senegal came from behind to beat Sudan 3-1 in the first tie of the round of 16, followed by Mali knocking out 2004 champions Tunisia on penalties despite being reduced to 10 players early on, conceding the first goal in the 88th minute and falling behind in the shootout.

Reigning African Footballer of the Year Achraf Hakimi then made his much-anticipated full return from injury to set up Diaz for Morocco’s only goal against Tanzania, booking a quarter-final against Cameroon, who ousted South Africa 2-1.

Egypt saw off Benin 3-1 after extra time and three-time champions Nigeria continued their perfect start from the group stage by thrashing Mozambique 4-0.

The last-16 ties culminated when Algeria netted a 119th-minute winner to overcome a stubborn DR Congo 1-0 and Ivory Coast saw off Burkina Faso 3-0.

The 24 teams at the finals were split into six groups of four, with the top two in each group and the four best-ranked third-placed teams advancing to the last 16.

Group A: Morocco (Q), Mali (Q), Zambia, Comoros

Group B: Egypt (Q), South Africa (Q), Angola, Zimbabwe

Group C: Nigeria (Q), Tunisia (Q), Tanzania (Q), Uganda

Group D: Senegal (Q), DR Congo (Q), Benin (Q), Botswana

Group E: Algeria (Q), Burkina Faso (Q), Sudan (Q), Equatorial Guinea

Group F: Ivory Coast (Q), Cameroon (Q), Mozambique (Q) Gabon