Pape Gueye: "After Morocco Missed Penalty, We Played Our Way and Showed Senegalese Football"
19 January 2026at11:58
Senegal international Pape Gueye spoke about the match in which his country's national team defeated Morocco by a goal to nil, securing the Africa Cup of Nations title for the second time in its history.
Gueye stated in comments to CAF's official website: "I am very happy to win the final match, it was a very complicated encounter."
He continued: "After the Moroccan national team missed the penalty, we remained focused on the match, played our way, and showed Senegalese football. Afterwards, we scored a goal that allowed us to win the game."
He concluded: "Scoring a goal in the final is a moment of pride for me. I am very happy to score in the final, and the most important thing is that the Senegal national team now has a second star."
Q&A
How did Pape Gueye describe Senegal's strategy in the AFCON final against Morocco?
Pape Gueye explained that after Morocco missed a penalty, Senegal remained focused, played their own style of football, and subsequently scored the goal that secured their victory in a "very complicated encounter."
What does this recent Africa Cup of Nations win mean for Senegal's national team history?
This triumph signifies Senegal's second Africa Cup of Nations title, adding a "second star" to the national team's historical achievements in the tournament.
