Summary
Senegal plans to appeal a decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) that awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. The Appeals Board ruled against Senegal after they protested by walking off the field during the final match. Senegal won the game 1-0 in extra time, but the walk-off led to their disqualification.
Key Facts
- Senegal disputes a decision that took away their AFCON title and gave it to Morocco.
- The Confederation of African Football's Appeals Board found Senegal's protest during the final grounds for disqualification.
- Morocco was declared the champion after the decision by the Appeals Board.
- Senegal plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- Senegal initially won the AFCON final 1-0 with a goal in extra time.
- Senegal walked off the field for 14 minutes after a penalty decision during the game, which led to their disqualification.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport previously handled a similar case involving a walk-off in the 2019 African Champions League final.
- Referee decisions are considered final according to the Laws of the Game.
