Pape Gueye’s second-half strike proved decisive, handing the Teranga Lions the trophy. Beyond the final result, post-tournament statistics highlighted several standout team and individual records.

Despite lifting the trophy, Senegal also finished as the most disciplined-challenged side of the tournament, amassing 17 yellow cards and one red card — the highest tally at AFCON 2025.

Egypt, who ended the competition in fourth place after losing the third-place playoff, recorded the most offsides, with a total of 15 during the tournament.

Defensively, Senegal and Morocco were equally impressive, each keeping five clean sheets — the highest number recorded in the competition.

However, the final was later clouded by controversy. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced the removal of Ousmane Kane, President of its Disciplinary Committee, from all proceedings connected to the investigation of the final due to concerns over potential conflicts of interest linked to his Senegalese nationality.

CAF has since launched a formal probe into incidents that marred the final, including allegations of misconduct. Match officials’ reports and security assessments are currently under review, with some individuals already facing legal action.

As the investigation continues, CAF is expected to appoint a new senior official to oversee the disciplinary process, with a final decision anticipated in the coming days.