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Morocco stripped of 2025 AFCON title after Senegal protest
18 Mar
Summary
- Morocco's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations victory has been overturned.
- Senegal players walked off the field during the final match.
- A former Cameroon defender called the decision 'mind blowing'.
The outcome of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final has been dramatically altered. Morocco, initially declared champions, have now been stripped of their title by the Confederation of African Football. This decision follows a contentious final match against Senegal, which was won by Senegal 1-0.
The game was overshadowed when Senegal's players staged a protest, walking off the pitch after a penalty was awarded to Morocco in stoppage time. The delay lasted approximately 17 minutes before play resumed.
Morocco's penalty was ultimately saved, and Senegal secured the victory with a winning goal in extra time. The subsequent decision to overturn the result has drawn criticism, with former Cameroon defender Sebastien Bassong labeling it 'mind blowing' and harmful to the sport's reputation in Africa.
