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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood and Will Castle

Senegal players post pictures of Afcon medals after being stripped of title

Some of Senegal’s players have reacted to the news that they had been stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title by posted pictures of their trophy and medals, following the controversial decision to award Morocco victory.

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) Appeal Board ruled on Tuesday night that Senegal forfeited the final, played on 18 January, after they walked off the pitch and into the dressing room in protest of Morocco being awarded a late penalty.

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