Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the final against Morocco in extra time on Sunday to bring the Africa Cup of Nations trophy back to Senegal four years after their first triumph. AFP Sport recalls alphabetically talking points from the 35th edition, and first to be staged over two years having kicked off on December 21.

Senegal are Africa Cup of Nations champions after a 1-0 win against Morocco in a chaotic final in Rabat. Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the game with a thumping strike into the top corner in extra time.

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Morocco coach Walid Regragui blasted the "shameful" scenes that marred Sunday's Africa Cup of Nations final in which Senegal players walked off the pitch in protest late in the game before coming back to win in extra-time.

Pape Gueye's rocket goal was a deserving winner of any game, but Senegal's route to their latest Africa Cup of Nations did not come covered in glory.