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Senegal stripped of AFCON title, Morocco champions - CAF

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The medals are presented to Senegalese players after wininning the 35th Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) final match against Morocco at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in the capital Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026. [Abu Adem Muhammed / AFP]

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) have stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title they won in January and declared Morocco champions.

Several Senegalese players had temporarily left the pitch late in the match in protest at a refereeing decision.

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