00:00Electric it is tense. The second half is done we're into extra time now and it
00:09remains goalless in this final. Rocco having been awarded a penalty but failing
00:18to convert as Azoulis down referee eventually signals free kick and lofted
00:26ball over the top that Mendy should deal with. Allows it to bounce brings it
00:30under control without much fuss. Mendy won AFCON in 2021 with Senegal where he
00:42was standout. He won the UEFA Champions League with Chelsea. He won the
00:48Asian Champions League with Al-Ajli claiming their first ever Continental
00:53crown just last year where in fact he beat Yasin Bono and his Al-Hilal side in the
01:00semi-finals. Well Mendy is one of the best goalkeepers ever to come out of Africa.
01:10But then again, more football for us.
01:17Look at the positives Sunday. That's what I'm trying to do bro.
01:22More football for us and hopefully now we have a, we'll get a winner that nobody will have to,
01:29a disputed champion. Undisputed champion sorry. Well how wonderful will that be? The referee's whistle sounds again. Free kick to Senegal.
01:39Back to Senegal.
01:46Just running through Abdoulaye Sekh, the birthday boy Salah Reddin.
01:53There's a danger man twice.
01:57Serif Njaye has managed to score off the bench in this tournament in 3-0 wins over
02:01Botswana and Benin. Looking to make it three off the bench for Senegal this tournament.
02:08Niachate, back to Saar.
02:10Now talking about football, I've been really impressed with Saar. The way he's been able to manage this game today. It's unbelievable.
02:16Offside flag raised against Njaye, returning from an offside position.
02:23Well, Morocco still believe that they can claim this title, but it's a little more muted now in the complex sportif.
02:31Prince Moulet Abdoulaye Abdoulaye Abdoulaye.
02:38That missed penalty has changed the complexion of this tie.
02:43Brahim Diaz needs to lift himself as he's so often done.
02:49There's still time.
02:50There's still opportunity.
02:51Moulet Abdoulaye wins it back from Targalin.
02:53Alainoe out wide.
02:54Hakimi, the captain, has it now.
02:56Well, like we said on the onset, it's all about psychology.
03:00How strong you are mentally.
03:03This is, this is it now.
03:05And here's a man who's got all the mental strength in the world.
03:09Maybe lost a yard or two of pace, Sadio Mane, but he inspires an attack.
03:13Senegal thrust forward.
03:15Papke!
03:17Sensational, stellar, supreme Senegal.
03:23Maybe an extra time, they've produced the moment.
03:28And it's Papke with his third of the tournament.
03:35Senegal score their first ever goal in an African Cup of Nations final.
03:41And it is utterly outstanding.
03:45Mane-inspired build-up.
03:47Papke finishes with aplomb and Senegal lead as the Lions of Taronga roar loudest in Rabat.
03:56What a strike.
04:00Look at this.
04:05It's still by Sadio Mane.
04:08This is a total counter-attack.
04:11And the way he strikes it, he was even...
04:15Go for it out of balance when he struck the ball.
04:18But still able to keep the...
04:20Still able to keep the balance, to keep the ball low.
04:23Which is difficult to do in that position.
04:26That is the first goal that Morocco have conceded from open play since March last year against Niger.
04:37They are now in danger of losing the title on home soil to a Senegal side.
04:45You know?
04:46Trying a lot more right.
04:48Thanks.
04:49Thanks.
04:50Thanks a lift.
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