A scandal erupted in the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal over a penalty kick in stoppage time. Morocco's player, Ibrahim Diaz, missed the decisive penalty, denying his team a championship they had awaited for 50 years. This sparked intense debate on social media. Many speculated that a secret pact existed between Diaz and Senegalese player Sadio Mané to resolve the situation after the Senegalese team had almost walked off the field in protest of refereeing decisions. Others believe it was simply a poorly taken kick. Nevertheless, Morocco remains without an African title, despite their successful run at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
