“I Failed” – Brahim Diaz Speaks Out After AFCON Penalty Miss Against Senegal

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Morocco midfielder Brahim Diaz has issued an apology to his countrymen after missing a crucial late penalty in Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal.

With the score locked at 0-0, Diaz attempted a Panenka penalty, which was comfortably saved by Senegalese goalkeeper Edouard Mendy. Senegal went on to score in extra time, ultimately claiming the championship.

The 24-year-old took to his 𝕏 account on Monday to accept full responsibility for the missed penalty, acknowledging that he let down Moroccan football fans and shared in their disappointment.

In a heartfelt message, Diaz wrote:
“My soul hurts. I dreamed of this title thanks to all the love you all gave me, every message, every show of support that made me feel I wasn’t alone. I fought with everything I had, with my heart above all else.

“Yesterday I failed and I take full responsibility. I apologise from the bottom of my heart.”

The Real Madrid attacking midfielder, who can operate as both a winger and central attacking midfielder, expressed determination to redeem himself in future matches.

“It will be hard for me to recover, because this wound doesn’t heal easily… but I will try. Not for myself, but for everyone who believed in me and for everyone who suffered with me.

“I will keep going forward until one day I can give you all this love back and become a source of pride for my Moroccan people,” Diaz added.