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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.
Senegal plans to display its Africa Cup of Nations trophy before a match against Peru, rejecting a Confederation of African Football decision to award the title to Morocco. Football chief Abdoulaye Fall called the ruling the 'most blatant administrative robbery' in sports history. The country has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and demanded an investigation into alleged corruption.
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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.
Senegal aims to secure knockout progression against Benin in the Africa Cup of Nations Group D finale, while DR Congo seeks top spot against eliminated Botswana. Both matches occur Tuesday at 19:00 GMT in Morocco.
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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.