Football: Soccer-Morocco declared African champions after Senegal stripped of title - The Star

Football: Soccer-Morocco declared African champions after Senegal stripped of title The Star

17 Mar, 22:07 — 18 Mar, 06:24

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This story concerns a significant shift in continental football championship status. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) upheld an appeal, leading to Senegal's disqualification and Morocco's subsequent declaration as champions, a decision that redefines the recent African Cup of Nations outcome.

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Senegal stripped of title as Morocco declared African champions

Morocco were declared Africa Cup of Nations champions and Senegal were stripped of the title after an appeal over the result of the final was upheld by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Tuesday. Senegal were ruled to have forfeited the game in the Moroccan capital Rabat on January 18 because they walked off […]

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