Thiaw later apologised and said his decision to call his players into the dressing room was made in the heat of the moment

Senegal are Africa Cup of Nations champions after a 1-0 win against Morocco in a chaotic final in Rabat. Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the game with a thumping strike into the top corner in extra time.

Morocco, World Cup semifinalists, had the chance at home to win their first AFCON since 1976, but it was Senegal that came out on top

Senegal’s players left the pitch in protest at the award of a stoppage-time penalty which was then saved in a bonkers match.

After a controversial penalty was award to Morocco in the 98th minute of the AFCON final, Senegal players left the pitch. Here's what happened next.

Senegal forward Sadio Mane is the hero once again, but this time for unexpected reasons as his side leaves the pitch during the chaotic Afcon final win over Morocco.

Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations final match-winner Pape Gueye said his team had been fuelled by a sense of injustice after a controversial penalty award for Morocco which led to ugly scenes had almost cost them the title.