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Senegal wins second AFCON in dramatic final

Rabat, Jan 19 (UNI) Senegal clinched its second 'Africa Cup of Nations' title on Sunday, defeating host Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a dramatic final marred by controversy.
The match erupted in chaos deep into stoppage time when Morocco’s Brahim Diaz went down in the box, and the referee, after a lengthy on-field VAR review, awarded a penalty.
Senegal players protested the decision and walked off the pitch as brawls broke out among fans in the stands. After an almost 20-minute suspension, play resumed, and the penalty award stood.
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BY BD Narayankar
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Dhakshineswar hold nerve to level Davis Cup tie against Netherlands

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Mananchaya Sawangkaew sets up final clash with Lilli Tagger at the 2026 L&T Mumbai Open WTA 125K Series

07 Feb 2026 | 9:47 PM

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Davis Cup: Young gun Dakhshinesar Suresh keeps India in hunt, beats De Jong

07 Feb 2026 | 9:20 PM

Bengaluru, Feb 7 (UNI) Dhakshineswar Suresh delivered a commanding performance to help India level the Davis Cup tie 1-1 against the Netherlands, defeating Jesper De Jong in straight sets 6-4, 7-5.

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