CAF Strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 Title, Awards It to Morocco
SportsIn a stunning twist two months after the final whistle, Senegal's players walked off in protest over a penalty—and now they've lost the trophy they lifted.
Zusammenfassung
CAF's Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited their 1-0 extra-time win against hosts Morocco on January 18 by abandoning the pitch, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory under tournament rules and their first AFCON title. The chaos unfolded in Rabat when referee gave Morocco a late penalty; Senegal returned after 10 minutes, Brahim Díaz missed, and Pape Gueye scored the winner. Joy swept Morocco while Senegal's Sadio Mané posted defiance and their federation eyes a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid divided fan reactions.