Summary
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has changed the winner of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal, who originally won the title, is now declared as having forfeited the final match, and Morocco is recognized as the new champion.
Key Facts
- CAF announced Senegal forfeited the AFCON final match, originally won 1-0 by Senegal.
- The final score is now officially recorded as 3-0 in favor of Morocco.
- The change follows Senegal's protest during the January 18 final, after a disputed penalty call favoring Morocco.
- The match in Rabat saw high tension, with Senegal's players leaving the field and later returning.
- Incidents during the game included fans trying to enter the pitch and arguments among players and journalists.
- CAF previously fined Senegal and Morocco over $1 million and issued bans for their players and officials.
- The decision may be appealed at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
