What makes the incident even more striking is its timing and context: the goal could have swung momentum toward Morocco before extra time. Instead, Senegal went on to score and initially clinched the title on the pitch. Only weeks later was that outcome reversed due to sanctions over the walk‑off protest.

CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — Senegal coach Pape Thiaw has been banned for five games and fined $100,000 and Senegalese and Moroccan players also received suspensions following a walk-off during a chaotic African Cup of Nations final. The sanctions ...

In a detailed statement, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board confirmed that the appeal lodged by the FRMF was "declared admissible in form and the appeal is upheld." This landmark ruling effectively strips Senegal of what would have been their second continental crown,

CAPE TOWN, South Africa(AP) — More than $1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco have followed a shambolic Africa Cup final this month that FIFA condemned and Africa’s soccer body called unacceptable. The bans apply only to Africa games and ...

Since the Confederation of African Football issued its statement declaring Morocco the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, an atmosphere of mourning seems to prevail in Marca’s editorial offices.