Senegalese Gueye on Diaz's Panenka Penalty: "It's a Bold Attempt, I Wouldn't Have Done It"
25 January 2026at22:53
Senegal international Pape Gueye believes that the way Moroccan international Brahim Diaz took his penalty kick in the Africa Cup of Nations final between the two teams was a "bold" attempt.
Gueye appeared as a guest on the "Téléfoot" channel, discussing various events surrounding the final, including Diaz's Panenka-style penalty. He stated, "It was bold, and I wouldn't have done it. This isn't the type of risk I would take, but it was an attempt, and if he had scored, he would be behind Zidane."
Diaz had missed a penalty kick in the final minutes of the match, before the Senegalese national team secured the victory in the first period of extra time, claiming the Africa Cup title for the second time in their history.
Q&A
What was Pape Gueye's opinion on Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty attempt?
Senegal's Pape Gueye described Brahim Diaz's Panenka penalty in the AFCON final as a 'bold' move, admitting he wouldn't take such a risk himself due to its high stakes.
How did Brahim Diaz's penalty attempt relate to the Africa Cup of Nations final result?
Brahim Diaz missed his penalty in the final minutes, but Senegal ultimately secured their second Africa Cup title by winning the match in the first period of extra time.
