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Ruling Overturns Senegal's Title at Africa Cup of Nations and Declares Morocco the Champion
- The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup title, declaring host nation Morocco the official tournament winner on Tuesday.
- In the Jan 18 final in Rabat, Senegal players walked off the pitch for 15 minutes protesting a penalty while fans attempted to storm the field during stoppage time.
- Although Senegal won 1-0 in extra time, the CAF appeal board ruled the team 'declared to have forfeited the Final' under Article 84 of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations Regulations.
- Consequently, The Confederation awarded Morocco a 3-0 default win, with an earlier disciplinary hearing having imposed over $1 million in fines and bans for players and officials.
- Senegal could challenge this ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, potentially extending the legal battle over the tournament outcome beyond the CAF appeal process.
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