Morocco Awarded AFCON Title After Senegal Forfeit

ISLAMABAD: (Web Desk)- The Confederation of African Football has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after Senegal forfeited the final by walking off the pitch during a controversial match in January 2026.

Although Senegal had initially secured victory on the field, the team staged a protest against refereeing decisions, resulting in a 14-minute stoppage before abandoning the match. Morocco subsequently filed an appeal, challenging the outcome of the fixture.

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CAF’s appeal board reviewed the case and ruled in Morocco’s favor, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the competition regulations. According to the decision, Senegal’s departure from the field constituted a formal forfeit under tournament rules. As a result, Morocco has been declared the winner with a 3-0 scoreline.