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CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, awards Morocco victory; Lions appeal to CAS as players refuse medals
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CAF has disqualified Senegal from the AFCON 2025 title after a controversial final walk-off against host Morocco, declaring a 3-0 forfeit win for the Atlas Lions. Senegal's federation will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while players including Idrissa Gueye refuse to return medals. The government demands an independent probe into the decision and potential corruption.
One week after CAF awarded the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title to Morocco, stripping Senegal following a controversial final, the Senegalese Football Federation has formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAS confirmed the proceedings are underway, with no timeline given amid complex international sports law challenges.
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Morocco has been declared the champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a Confederation of African Football decision to overturn their 1-0 final defeat to Senegal. CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the match by refusing to play after a penalty was awarded to the hosts. The result is now recorded as a 3-0 win for Morocco.
Senegal remained unbeaten at the Africa Cup of Nations after a 1-1 draw with DR Congo in Group D, thanks to Sadio Mane's equalizer in Tangier. Cedric Bakambu had given the Leopards the lead midway through the second half. The result keeps Senegal top of the group on goal difference following their opening 3-0 win over Botswana.