Tearful Diaz Crowned Africa Cup Top Scorer
18 January 2026at22:44
Moroccan national team player Brahim Diaz was awarded the top scorer prize at the Africa Cup of Nations tournament, following his participation in the final against Senegal.
Diaz secured the award after netting five goals throughout the competition. He received the accolade visibly emotional, shedding tears after missing a crucial penalty kick in the dying minutes of the final match.
Despite this individual achievement, the Moroccan national team ultimately failed to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations title, having suffered a one-nil defeat to Senegal in the final, which was held at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
Q&A
Why was Brahim Diaz visibly emotional after winning the Africa Cup top scorer award?
Brahim Diaz was visibly emotional, shedding tears, despite winning the top scorer prize. This reaction stemmed from missing a crucial penalty kick in the final minutes of Morocco's defeat to Senegal, overshadowing his individual glory.
What was the final outcome for the Moroccan national team in the Africa Cup of Nations?
The Moroccan national team ultimately failed to clinch the Africa Cup of Nations title. They suffered a one-nil defeat to Senegal in the final match, held at Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat.
