Senegal's Pape Gueye: 'We Regret Leaving the Field During Final, We Are Human'
25 January 2026at12:18
Pape Gueye, a player for the Senegalese national team, admitted that his team made a mistake when they left the pitch during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.
In this regard, Gueye stated in an interview on the French program 'Téléfoot': "We regret doing that. We are human, and it's normal to make mistakes, and the proof is that we returned to the pitch afterward!"
The Senegalese national team had left the pitch, which led to the match being temporarily suspended before resuming, allowing them to defeat Morocco and win the Africa Cup of Nations.
Q&A
What did Pape Gueye say about Senegal leaving the field during the AFCON final?
Pape Gueye stated in a 'Téléfoot' interview that the Senegalese team regretted their decision to temporarily leave the pitch during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, acknowledging it as a human error.
What was the outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final after Senegal's temporary walk-off?
After temporarily suspending the match, the Senegalese national team returned to the pitch, ultimately defeating Morocco to claim the Africa Cup of Nations title.
