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Pape Matar Sarr Hospitalized After Falling Ill in the Final.
The Senegalese player was hospitalized and unable to play in the match against Morocco.
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Pape Matar Sarr was hospitalized after falling ill in the AFCON 2025 final.
Tottenham’s star midfielder was hospitalized after the final between Morocco and Senegal, which he spent on the substitutes’ bench. Reports say the player fell ill and wasn’t feeling well during halftime; even so, after the second half, his coach ordered him to warm up.
Hospitalized and unable to play in the final.
The 23-year-old player was taken to the hospital while his team was playing against Morocco in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal ends up winning this final after scoring the 1–0 goal in extra time. The match featured many incidents that sparked controversy, from fan disturbances to Senegal’s attempted walk-off after Morocco was awarded a penalty.
Current situation
The causes of Sarr’s hospitalization are still unclear, although, according to the Senegalese news outlet Tagat, Krépin Diatta and Pape Matar Sarr are stable and will soon be able to join the team’s celebrations. Krépin Diatta was another player affected by an illness before the final and had to be hospitalized.
