AFCON stripping of Senegal's title a 'disgrace for Africa' say fans
Senegal football fans slammed AFCON'S decision to strip the country of its Africa Cup of Nations title and give it to Morocco, calling the move a "disgrace for Africa"...
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Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title has been controversially stripped and awarded to Morocco following a late protest by Senegalese players during the final match on January 18, 2026.
- CAF declared Senegal to have forfeited the match, officially recording the result as 3-0 in favour of Morocco.
- Senegalese fans and football authorities have condemned the decision as a "disgrace for Africa" and an "unprecedented scandal," with an appeal planned to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
- The decision stems from Senegalese players walking off the pitch in protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco late in stoppage time, violating AFCON regulations regarding leaving the field.
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Senegal to Appeal AFCON Ruling to Court of Arbitration for Sport - March 2026
Senegal's football authorities are set to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport after their Africa Cup of Nations title was controversially stripped on Tuesday. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their AFCON title won in January, declaring Morocco the champions following a late protest by Senegalese players during the final match on January 18, 2026. Fans have described the stripping of Senegal's title as a 'disgrace for Africa', with the appeal representing Senegal's challenge to what they deem an unjust ruling.
