CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, awards trophy to Morocco
CAF has stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded the championship to Morocco after ruling that Senegal forfeited the final following their on-pitch walk-off.
CAF has stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded the championship to Morocco after ruling that Senegal forfeited the final following their on-pitch walk-off.
Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 in extra time in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final thanks to a Pape Gueye goal. The match featured a controversial late penalty, a crucial Mendy save, and historic success for Senegal.
Hosts Morocco reached the 2025 AFCON final by beating Nigeria on penalties, while Senegal secured a 1-0 win over Egypt. Morocco vs Senegal is set for the final in Rabat on 18 January 2026.
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