Senegal's pyrrhic victory

Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations triumph was marred by a dramatic walk-off protest over a contentious penalty.

The team stormed off, fury etched on their faces, but Sadio Mané's calm intervention coaxed them back.

Pape Gueye's extra-time goal secured a 1-0 win, but the drama's far from over.

CAF and FIFA loom large, and sanctions could be severe: fines up to $100,000, suspensions for key players and officials, points deductions in future tournaments.

The Lions of Teranga roared back, but the aftershocks of their protest will linger. A win, yes, but at what cost?

The team's bold stand might be remembered for all the wrong reasons. As the dust settles, Senegal's focus shifts to the fallout.

Can they mitigate the damage, or will their victory be remembered as a cautionary tale?