Senegal's Yehvann Diouf Gains Attention for Defending Towels in AFCON Final

During the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, Senegal's second goalkeeper Yehvann Diouf became an unexpected figure by persistently defending starting goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towels from ball boys and opposition players. Despite not playing, Diouf's efforts amid a chaotic match—including a 14-minute delay and player walk-offs—gained viral attention and praise from fans, who likened his actions to the significance of the winning goal. The towels, important for goalkeepers especially in wet conditions, became a focal point of unusual on-field incidents.