Senegal Walks Off Pitch in AFCON 2025 Final Protest Against VAR Penalty

In the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and Morocco, Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest of a VAR-awarded penalty to Morocco in stoppage time. The penalty decision sparked furious reactions, with players abandoning the pitch and refusing to allow the penalty to be taken.

The match was halted as officials tried to calm the situation, but Senegal's protest ultimately led to confusion and chaos. Despite attempts to resume the game, the standoff persisted, resulting in a dramatic and controversial end to the final.