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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.
The United States men's national team will face Senegal on Sunday night in a World Cup warm-up match at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
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Senegal's national football team displayed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at the Stade de France in Paris before their friendly match against Peru on Saturday, even after being stripped of the title. The Confederation of African Football awarded the championship to Morocco following an appeal over the final's chaotic end. Senegal has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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.