Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title over protest in chaotic final

Morocco declared 3-0 winners after appeal is upheld Senegal’s players walked off pitch over penalty call Senegal have stunningly been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title after Morocco, who they beat in January’s final in Rabat, saw their appeal to the Confederation of African Football’s disciplinary committee upheld, it was confirmed on Tuesday night. Morocco lost the match at Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah on 18 January after extra time but not before Senegal’s players, under order...

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CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions

Governing body's appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final after players walked off pitch over referring decision.

AFCON: Senegal stripped of title, Morocco crowned champions

Morocco have been crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions after a major ruling stripped Senegal of the title. Senegal intends to appeal the unprecedented decision.

'Shocking' ruling strips Senegal of AFCON title, declares Morocco winner

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco. FRANCE 24's James Vasina and sports journalist Karim Baldé discuss the ruling.

By FRANCE24

Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco declared champions

Senegal say they will appeal after they were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead declared Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.CAF said that having studied Morocco's appeal, "the Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the match" and the result was "officially recorded as 3-0" in favour of Morocco.

AFCON shocker: Senegal stripped of title as Morocco crowned after final chaos

Senegal has been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, with CAF declaring Morocco champions after a chaotic final. The decision stems from Senegal players walking off the pitch in protest, leading to a 3-0 forfeit ruling. Senegal has vowed to appeal the unprecedented verdict to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

By TOI SPORTS DESK

Senegal stripped of Africa Cup of Nations title two months after final, Morocco declared champions

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after CAF strips Senegal of title - The Straits Times

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after CAF strips Senegal of title  The Straits Times

Morocco win 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after organisers strip title from Senegal

African football chiefs stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday night and awarded the trophy to Morocco with a 3-0 forfeit victory.

By Paul Myers

Senegal stripped of title, Morocco awarded AFCON

Morocco have been awarded a 3-0 victory in the Africa Cup of Nations final after the Confederation of African Football stripped Senegal of the title.

Morocco declared Africa Cup of Nations champions after CAF strips Senegal of title

Senegal stripped of AFCON title as CAF awards Morocco 3-0 win

Senegal said it will appeal after being sensationally stripped of its Africa Cup of Nations title Tuesday, with the Confederation of African Football instead awarding the crown to...

CAF strips Senegal of Africa Cup of Nations title, declares Morocco champions

Morocco lost 1-0 to Senegal after extra time, but not before Senegal staged a walk-off after a...

AFCON: Morocco crowned champions, Senegal stripped off title - The Guardian Nigeria News

AFCON: Morocco crowned champions, Senegal stripped off title  The Guardian Nigeria News

Breaking: CAF awards AFCON 2025 title to Morocco after ‘Senegal forfeiture’

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) Appeal Board has upheld Morocco’s protest and ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, officially awarding the match 3-0 to Morocco. The post Breaking: CAF awards AFCON 2025 title to Morocco after ‘Senegal forfeiture’ appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

Senegal Reacts in Anger After CAF Awards AFCON 2025 Title to Morocco

Rabat – Reactions from Senegal have been tense and emotional after CAF officially awarded the AFCON 2025 title to Morocco, following the Appeal Board’s decision to rule the final as a forfeit. Senegal defender Moussa Niakhate openly challenged CAF’s decision and refused to accept the outcome. Speaking about the possibility of returning the trophy and […] The post Senegal Reacts in Anger After CAF Awards AFCON 2025 Title to Morocco appeared first on Morocco World News.

By Abderrahim Kabbour