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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graham Dunbar

Ruling overturns Senegal's Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion. Senegal to appeal

AFCON Title Overturned Soccer - (Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body 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.

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