Ballboys attempt to take a towel from the Senegalese goalkeeper

Moroccan ball boys attempted to snatch a towel from Senegal goalkeeper Yevann Diouf during the African Cup final. The bizarre incident was captured on video.

Senegal's backup goalkeeper, who defended starting goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel during the African Cup final, is the subject of much discussion on social media.

Yevann Diouf did not take the field, but during the match he literally fended off ball boys and Moroccan players who tried to snatch the towel Mendy needed due to the pouring rain. Senegal ultimately won 1-0, and Diouf is being hailed as one of the final's heroes.