CAF president visits Dakar following AFCON trophy reversal
Senegal, who were stripped of the AFCON title, are appealing the decision for the trophy to be awarded to Morocco.
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Senegal govt alleges corruption in decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco
Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after an appeals board review by CAF into a mid-final protest by team’s players.
How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know
After Morocco were awarded 2025 AFCON title, Senegal will appeal CAF’s decision – but how did we get here and what next?
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.
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.
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Senegal prime minister decries Morocco’s jailing of fans after AFCON final
Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans
Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.
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18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike
Senegal lifted the AFCON title but a penalty for hosts Morocco led to disruption on and off the field with arrests made.
