Senegal parade AFCON trophy, despite title being awarded to Morocco
Senegal parade AFCON trophy at Stade de France ahead of friendly against Peru, despite being stripped of the title.
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How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know
After Morocco were awarded 2025 AFCON title, Senegal will appeal CAF’s decision – but how did we get here and what next?
Senegal to appeal decision to award AFCON title to Morocco
Morocco were awarded the 2025 AFCON title following an appeal to CAF regarding Senegal’s walk-off protest in final.
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title, Morocco declared African champions
Governing body’s appeal board rules Senegal forfeited final after players walked off pitch over referring decision.
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Senegal prime minister decries Morocco’s jailing of fans after AFCON final
Morocco sentenced 18 Senegalese football fans last Thursday following disturbances at the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Senegal football federation denounces verdict in Morocco against fans
Eighteen Senegal fans were detained following the AFCON final in Morocco on January 18 and were sentenced on Thursday.
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18 Senegalese detainees from AFCON final in Morocco go on hunger strike
Senegal lifted the AFCON title but a penalty for hosts Morocco led to disruption on and off the field with arrests made.
Senegal and Morocco handed fines and bans after AFCON final farce
Fines together total more than $1m, and players from both teams banned after Africa Cup of Nations walk-off and chaos.
