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Senegal coach Pape Thiaw and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi

Senegal boss & Morroco's Hakimi banned after AFCON final chaos

Senegal boss Pape Thiaw and Morocco captain Achraf Hakimi have been hit with a ban following the chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal's dramatic 1-0 win over the tournament's hosts was marred by violence, Thiaw calling his players to walk off the pitch in protest over the officiating, and Brahim Diaz's wretched Panenka penalty. Now, bans and fines have been handed out by the Confederation of African Football.

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Mane, Salah & AFCON's biggest winners and losers

There are only three certainties in life: death, taxes and a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations. However, even by the tournament's extraordinary standards, the final of the 2025 edition was like nothing we've ever seen before - albeit not in a good way. In the 93rd minute of a tense but largely uneventful encounter in Rabat, Senegal had a goal from Ismaila Sarr very harshly disallowed for a perceived foul by Abdoulaye Seck on Achraf Hakimi beforehand. Just moments later, Morocco were awarded a penalty after an invention by the Video Assistant Referee (VAR), who had spotted a minor tug on Brahim Diaz's shirt by El Hadji Malick Diouf.

Senegal coach walks out of press conference after being BOOED

The Africa Cup of Nations final ended in acrimony and confusion well after the final whistle as Senegal boss Pape Thiaw stormed out of his press conference following a hostile reception from the media. On a night of high drama where his side claimed victory after initially walking off the pitch over a controversial penalty decision, Morocco manager Walid Regragui also faced the wrath of the local press, with furious journalists urging him to resign after the hosts’ 50-year wait for the trophy was extended in heartbreaking fashion.

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Frequently asked questions

: Luis Diaz plays as a left winger for his current club Liverpool, using his stronger right foot to cut in from the left and shoot on goal.
: Luis Diaz was born in Barrancas, La Guajira, in Colombia.
: Luis Diaz dons the iconic No. 7 jersey for Liverpool, previously worn by striker Luis Suarez before he made the switch to Barcelona in 2014. The most recent to wear No. 7 for Liverpool before Diaz was club legend James Milner.
: Luis Diaz stands at 1.78m (5ft 10in). He uses his verticality and pace to create chaos on the wings, and is a versatile option in attack.
: Luis Diaz weighs 73kg (161 lbs). He is a quick winger and possesses a keen eye for goal.
: Surprisingly, it was only at the age of 17 that Luis Diaz took his first steps as a footballer. The Colombian international attended an open trial hosted by Atletico Junior in 2014, impressing enough to land a spot at the club's youth academy.
: Surprisingly, it was only at the age of 17 that Luis Diaz took his first steps as a footballer. The Colombian international attended an open trial hosted by Atletico Junior in 2014, impressing enough to land a spot at the club's youth academy.
: Yes, Luis Diaz has two daughters named Roma and Charlotte with his fiancee Gera Ponce.

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