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AFCON Controversy: Senegal Stripped of Title, Morocco Awarded Win After Walkout

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News18•18-03-2026, 16:28

AFCON Controversy: Senegal Stripped of Title, Morocco Awarded Win After Walkout

•Morocco awarded African Cup of Nations title after Senegal forfeited the game.
•Senegal walked off the field in protest before the match concluded, leading to forfeiture despite a 1-0 victory.
•CAF appeals committee ruled Senegal forfeited due to early exit, turning their 1-0 win into a 3-0 defeat.
•Former PL star Samir Nasri criticized CAF's decision, citing harm to the event's credibility.
•Senegal protested a penalty awarded to Morocco during the final in Rabat, leading to a 15-minute walkout.

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