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CAF overturns Senegal win: Appeals board declares Morocco AFCON Champions

CAF overturns Senegal win: Appeals board declares Morocco AFCON Champions

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Published on 2026-03-18 00:18:51

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.

In the Jan. 18 final in Rabat, Senegal players led by coach Pape Thiaw left…

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