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This edition marks our maiden debate, as we revisit one of the most dramatic and controversial moments in African football — the AFCON 2025 final between hosts Morocco and Senegal.
The final was defined by tension, disputed officiating and a stunning turning point, when Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch in protest. A potential boycott threatened to derail the match, until captain Sadio Mané intervened, showing decisive leadership that brought the team back onto the field — and ultimately led Senegal to AFCON glory.
While Senegal lifted the trophy, the controversy has refused to fade.
The million-dollar question remains: Was Pape Thiaw right to order his players off the pitch?