Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), overturning Senegal’s victory following a ruling by its Appeal Board.
CAF announced that Senegal forfeited the final after the team briefly walked off the pitch during the match in protest against a controversial late penalty awarded to Morocco. As a result, Morocco has been awarded a 3–0 walkover victory.
The decision comes after Morocco filed an appeal over the incident, which marred the closing stages of the tournament’s final match.
Although Senegal, led by captain Sadio Mané, later returned to the field and secured a 1–0 win, CAF ruled that the initial walk-off constituted a breach of its regulations.
According to CAF, the action violated Article 84, which addresses refusal to play or abandonment of a match. The governing body maintains that any team that leaves the field without authorization or refuses to continue play is subject to forfeiture and possible disqualification.
The ruling effectively strips Senegal of the title and awards the championship to Morocco, bringing a dramatic and controversial end to the 2025 AFCON.
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