Summary
The Confederation of African Football (Caf) changed the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring Morocco as the winner instead of Senegal. This decision came after Senegal’s team left the field in protest during the match, which led to match rules being broken.
Key Facts
- The original match ended with Senegal beating Morocco 1-0.
- Several Senegalese players walked off the field, leading to a 17-minute pause.
- The Moroccan Football Federation appealed, and Caf awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory.
- The appeal board cited article 82, penalizing Senegal for leaving before the match officially ended.
- Senegal plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Switzerland.
- The decision process could extend for another six months.
- It is unclear if Morocco will have a new trophy ceremony or what will happen to Senegal’s medals.
