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Why have Senegal been stripped of their AFCON title and can they appeal?

Explainer: In an extraordinary decision two months after the final, Morocco have been declared the winners of the 2025 African Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned…

18 Mar, 05:32 — 18 Mar, 20:43
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BBCHigh8h ago

Senegal says 'fight is far from over' after Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title

Senegal say "we will stop at nothing" in their fight to overturn the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual10h ago

Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco

Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal's walk-off protest in final.

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abc-australiaHigh6m ago

Senegal calls for corruption investigation after Africa Cup of Nations Nations title stripped

The Senegalese Football Federation plans to appeal the decision that gave its Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, with Senegal's government calling for an investigation into alleged corruption of African football's governing body.

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France 24High9h ago

Stripping Senegal of AFCON title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans

Senegal football fans Wednesday slammed the decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa" as their country demands an investigation.

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The IndependentMostly Factual7h ago

Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos

Morocco were awarded a 3-0 win after The Confederation of African Football (Caf) found that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final when they walked off the pitch in protest

By Jamie Braidwood

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YahooMostly Factual2h ago

Senegal govt calls for investigation into Cup of Nations decision

Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco."Senegal unequivocally rejects this unjustified attempt at dispossession" she said, while calling for "an independent international investigation into suspected corruption within the CAF's governing bodies".

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straits-timesMostly Factual7h ago

Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football - The Straits Times

Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football  The Straits Times

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual7h ago

Cup of Nations decision hammer blow for African football

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express-tribuneMostly Factual15h ago

Senegal stripped of AFCON title

Several Senegalese players controversially walked off the pitch during the final

By AFP

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Daily NationMostly Factual8h ago

Senegal to protest being stripped of Afcon title

Senegalese Football Federation terms Caf's decision as unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable.

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punch-ngMostly Factual6h ago

Senegal govt seeks probe into AFCON 2025 decision

The Senegal government is calling for an independent international probe into CAF’s decision to strip the nation of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco Read More: https://punchng.com/senegal-govt-seeks-probe-into-afcon-2025-decision/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed4h ago

Senegal govt demands CAF corruption probe after AFCON 2025 title ruling

Senegal on Wednesday called for an "independent international investigation" into corruption following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. The post Senegal govt demands CAF corruption probe after AFCON 2025 title ruling appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Emmanuel Okogba

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myjoyonlineMixed11h ago

‘There’s too much corruption’ – Mane reacts to CAF decision to strip Senegal of Afcon 2025 title

Sadio Mane has branded African football with “too much corruption,” which is “killing the passion of millions,” after CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the Afcon 2025 title. Senegal, who beat Morocco 1-0 in extra-time in the final on 18th January, are no longer regarded as champions by the Appeals Committee of the continent’s football […]

By Mishael Quaynor

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citizen-tzMixed6h ago

Senegal launches appeal after AFCON title stripped by CAF - thecitizen.co.tz

Senegal launches appeal after AFCON title stripped by CAF  thecitizen.co.tz

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