Senegal stunned Morocco in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final as Pape Gueye’s goal gave them a 1-0 extra-time win over the hosts at the end of a match marred by disgraceful scenes following a controversial penalty award. Brahim Diaz could have won the trophy for Morocco when he stepped up to take the spot-kick in the 24th added minute at the end of normal time. But Senegal goalkeeper Edouard Mendy easily saved the weak attempted chip by the Real Madrid winger, who was clearly distracted by the long delay of almost 20 minutes that followed the penalty award.
Nigeria has signed an agreement with Morocco which will see the country provide gas to countries in West Africa extending to Morocco and Europe. This was made known in a State house press release signed by Shehu Garba. Read below.
President Muhammadu Buhari yesterday departed Nigeria for Morocco on a two-day visit. Below are pictures showing how he was welcomed by the Moroccans. Sharing the pictures on social media, President Buhari wrote: