The 35th edition of the AFCON ended in a stormy manner with Senegal defeating the host nation, Morocco, 1-0 in 120 minutes of action. Pape Gueye's
The 35th edition of the AFCON ended in a stormy manner with Senegal defeating the host nation, Morocco, 1-0 in 120 minutes of action.
Pape Gueye’s sumptuous strike in the first half of the extra time (94th min)helped the Lions of Teranga secure their second AFCON title.
Here are the statistics you might have missed
Best Player of the Tournament: Sadio Mane (Senegal)
Top Goals Scorer: Brahim Diaz (Morocco), 5
Most Assists: Ademola Lookman (Nigeria), 4
Best Goalkeeper: Yacine Bono (Morocco), 5 clean sheets
Best Young Player: Ibrahim Mbaye (Senegal)
Most Yellow Cards: Calvin Bassey and Hadj Moussa (Nigeria and Morocco), 3 each
Most Goal Attempts: Victor Osimhen (Nigeria), 20
Most Saves: Phoko Goitseone and Washington Arubi (Botswana and Zimbabwe), 20 each
Most Chances Created: Sadio Mane (Senegal), 19
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