How Senegal lost their AFCON title to Morocco and what next – all to know
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In March 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially stripped Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and awarded it to Morocco, the team they defeated in the final. The decision stemmed from a review of the January 18 final, where Senegal players protested a late penalty awarded to Morocco, causing a 14-minute delay. The Senegalese team disputed the penalty decision, believing the refereeing was unfair, and briefly left the field. Despite the missed penalty and subsequent pitch invasion, Senegal won 1-0 in extra time. The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) plans to appeal CAF's decision, potentially leading to a lengthy legal battle. The controversy revolves around the refereeing decisions in the final held in Rabat.
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