Sports · 18 March 2026
Senegal Walked Off, Morocco Walked Away With the Trophy - CAF Crowns a New AFCON 2025 Champion Months After the Final
A major football tournament's final outcome has been altered, impacting who holds the championship. Africa's football body, CAF, named Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations winners, nullifying Senegal's 1-0 victory from 18 January. This resulted from Senegal's team stopping play for roughly 17 minutes during a goalless match, leading to a 3-0 forfeiture.
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