Summary
Morocco has been named the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the result of the final against Senegal was overturned by the Confederation of African Football (Caf). The decision was due to Senegal's forfeiture of the match after their players walked off the field.
Key Facts
- Morocco became the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations champion.
- The original final match was on January 18, 2025, where Senegal won 1-0.
- Senegal's players walked off the field after a penalty was awarded to Morocco during stoppage time.
- Caf overturned the match result, ruling Senegal as having forfeited it.
- The official result was changed to 3-0 in favor of Morocco.
- Morocco's appeal to Caf cited regulations that a team who leaves the field without permission loses the match.
- Articles 82 and 84 of the tournament rules were cited in Caf's decision.
- The appeal from Morocco's football association was not challenging Senegal's performance but asking for rule enforcement.
