During the game, the host nation were awarded a penalty in the dying minutes of added time when Brahim Díaz was brought down in the box by a Senegalese defender. Díaz missed the penalty, as his Panenka attempt was easily saved by Édouard Mendy, sending the game into extra time. Brahim Díaz, I know him: he’s a magnificent, exceptional player. "The Brahim Díaz Panenka penalty? You have the right to miss a penalty, but in such a case, I am categorical that I have no sympathy.

Source: GhanaWeb January 20, 2026 11:57 UTC