Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye has been named Man of the Match after scoring the decisive goal to hand the Teranga Lions a dramatic 1-0 victory over host Morocco in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
The winning moment came in the 94th minute of the contest. Gueye weaved his way past multiple Moroccan defenders before unleashing a stunning strike from the edge of the box into the top-right corner.
Goalkeeper Bono had no chance of stopping the powerful effort, which ultimately secured Senegal’s second AFCON title and sparked scenes of jubilation among the players and fans.
Gueye’s performance was decisive throughout the match, controlling the midfield, creating opportunities, and ultimately producing the moment of brilliance that earned him the Man of the Match accolade.
Pape Gueye wins the TotalEnergies Man of the Match in the #TotalEnergiesAFCON2025 final. 🇸🇳🌟@Football2Gether pic.twitter.com/GtcPwDrbK9
— TotalEnergies AFCON 2025 (@CAF_Online) January 18, 2026
Senegal’s triumph in Morocco caps off a tense and dramatic final, filled with late drama and penalty controversy, but Gueye’s goal proved the difference.
The Lions of Teranga now boast two AFCON titles, having won their first in 2021. Gueye, with his goal in Sunday’s final, will be remembered for decades to come.
