Towel Incident Sparks Tension Between Morocco and Senegal in AFCON Final

The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco saw a dramatic turn of events as a towel incident involving Senegal's goalkeeper Edouard Mendy and Moroccan players sparked tension. Videos circulating online showed the goalkeeper's towel being repeatedly retrieved by Senegal's reserve goalkeeper Yehvan Diouf, leading to on-field altercations.

The incident escalated with Moroccan player Achraf Hakimi throwing the towel away, adding to the controversy. The match ended with a penalty shootout, where Mendy saved a crucial penalty to secure the title for Senegal.