Morocco being handed Senegal’s AFCON title leaves tournament’s credibility in tatters
Source: nytimes.com
- CAF stripped Senegal of their 1-0 AFCON final win over host Morocco, awarding Morocco a 3-0 default victory.
- Senegal walked off the pitch for 17 minutes in protest over a late Morocco penalty, violating tournament rules.
- Senegal plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport while calling the decision corrupt.
CAF's appeal board overturned Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations title from the chaotic January final in Rabat, handing it to Morocco after ruling Senegal forfeited by walking off. This has ignited fury in Senegal and questions about CAF's fairness, especially with Morocco's hosting influence. The saga exposes deep cracks in African football governance.