RABAT, Morocco -- An astonishing, emotional AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco was marred by controversy and supporter violence on Sunday, as Pape Gueye fired Senegal to the title in extra time. Gueye struck the winner after Morocco's Brahim Díaz had missed a penalty in the 20th minute of second-half stoppage time as Senegal won 1-0.

Morocco’s successful staging of the Africa Cup of Nations means there should be no scepticism about its ability to co-host the World Cup with Portugal and Spain in 2030, even if Sunday’s final was clouded by a walk-off and defeat for the home team.

The quality of Morocco's football again shone through despite the chaos during and following the host nation's defeat by Senegal in Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final, according to former Scotland winger Pat Nevin.

Morocco’s Prime Minister, Aziz Ajanuch, has publicly expressed his support for Brahim Díaz following the forward’s missed penalty in the Africa Cup of Nations final, emphasizing the player’s impact, commitment,

The decision to leave the field during the African Cup of Nations final after a penalty was awarded to Morocco could cause problems for the now two-time African champion Senegal.Gianni Infantino,

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Morocco have achieved their highest FIFA men's world ranking, rising to eighth, despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, who climbed to 12th on Monday.