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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Will Castle

Why did Senegal players walk off against Morocco? How one decision sent Afcon final into meltdown

Senegal have been crowned Africa Cup of Nations champions after one of the most chaotic and perplexing conclusions to a major final in football history.

After what had been a frantic but goalless game so far, the clash descended into carnage in second-half stoppage time after two controversial decisions against Senegal, the second being a last-gasp penalty for Morocco, led to manager Pape Thiaw dragging his team off the pitch and into the dressing room in protest.

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