AFCON: 10 European Clubs Respond as Senegal Defeat Morocco to Claim Title

Several top European football clubs have taken to social media to react following Senegal’s victory over Morocco in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final held on Sunday.

According to LMSINT MEDIA, the Teranga Lions edged past the Atlas Lions with a narrow 1–0 win after extra time, sealing the match after 120 minutes to emerge as champions of the tournament.

The decisive moment of the final came through Pape Gueye, whose solitary strike proved enough to separate both sides and hand Senegal the prestigious AFCON trophy.

Earlier in the encounter, Morocco were handed a golden opportunity to level proceedings, but Brahim Díaz failed to convert from the penalty spot. His effort was successfully stopped by Senegal’s goalkeeper, Edouard Mendy, who played a crucial role in maintaining his side’s advantage.

Following the final whistle, a number of European clubs publicly acknowledged Senegal’s triumph and the performances of their players involved in the competition. Below are reactions from ten European teams, as gathered from posts shared on X by LMSINT MEDIA after Senegal’s victory in the AFCON final.

Bayern Munich congratulated their representative, posting:
“Congratulations Nico & Senegal!! AFCON Champions.”

Manchester United shared words of encouragement for Morocco’s defender, stating:
“Commiserations to Nous, after Morocco were beaten in the #AFCON final. We are proud of your journey.”

Villarreal celebrated the achievement in glowing terms, writing:
“African champion and national HERO! Pape Gueye’s Senegal are champions of the #AFCON25 after defeating Morocco in the final (1-0) with a stunning goal from the Yellow Submarine’s star in extra time! We are so proud of you, Pape! Congratulations.”

AS Monaco also reacted, highlighting their players’ success:
“CHAMPIONS Senegal. Lamine Camara and Krépin Diattá win the Africa Cup of Nations! Congratulations also to our former player Ismail Jakobs!”

Crystal Palace extended their congratulations, saying:
“Huge congratulations to Ismaïla Sarr and Senegal on winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.”

Everton marked the occasion with a celebratory message:
“Lighting up our home for you, Senegal! Proud of our #AFCON2025 champions. See you in a few days, lads!” @GaindeYi and @Fsfofficielle.”

Lazio, posting in Italian, acknowledged Senegal’s success through one of their players:
“Senegal di Dia ha vinto la Coppa d’Africa. Complimenti, Boulaye.”

Tottenham Hotspur kept their message brief but impactful, stating:
“AFCON champion. Congratulations, Pape!”

Paris Saint-Germain highlighted their player’s involvement while also recognizing Morocco’s run:
“Ibrahim Mbaye, winner of the #AFCON2025. Congratulations also to Achraf Hakimi for his run in the competition.”

Olympique Lyonnais rounded off the reactions with praise for their representative:
“Proud of you Moussa, our African Champion #CAN2025.”