Morocco awarded Africa Cup of Nations title after Senegal decision overturned
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BBC WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 11:35 PM UTC'Shocking' ruling strips Senegal of AFCON title, declares Morocco winner
Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal is “declared to have forfeited the final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco. FRANCE 24's James Vasina and sports journalist Karim Baldé discuss the ruling.
France 24 WorldMarch 17, 2026 at 10:56 PM UTC