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The month-long tournament burst into life in the latter stages of the final as tensions ran high between Senegal and hosts Morocco in Rabat
Morocco and Senegal are facing off in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations, and it has become controversial. Everything came down to the final minutes, and Senegal had a goal disallowed that would
Senegal walked off in protest over a late penalty, before winning 1‑0 in extra time - as tournament organisers and FIFA condemn chaotic scenes.
Herve Renard has heaped praise on Sadio Mane for his "heroic" intervention during the chaotic Africa Cup Of Nations final against Morocco. The former Liverpool star is credited with saving the match from abandonment after refusing to leave the pitch and convincing his team-mates to return,
Thiaw later apologised and said his decision to call his players into the dressing room was made in the heat of the moment