Pape Thiaw led Senegal to Africa Cup of Nations victory over Morocco (Picture: Getty Images)Senegal beat Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations in dramatic fashion on Sunday night, but victorious manager Pepe Thiaw has been branded ‘shameful’ by his opposite number after a wild final in Rabat. With the tournament being played in Morocco, Senegal felt they were being unfairly treated, already frustrated that Ismaila Sarr saw a goal chalked off earlier in the contest. The drama wasn’t quite finished there, though, with Morocco coach Walid Regragui hitting out at Thiaw for his mid-match protest. Walid Regragui was left fuming with Pape Thiaw (Picture: Getty Images)‘The image we’ve given of Africa is shameful,’ Regragui told a post-match press conference. 🎥 / IG – @juniorvertongen, @fouad_r4, @simobeyyoudh_officiel #morocco #senegal #afcon #mendy #hakimi ♬ original sound – Metro Sport‘I think it’s really bad.

Source: Metro January 19, 2026 11:05 UTC