AFCON Final Drama: Morocco Crowned Champions After Controversial Senegal Walk-Off Overturned

Morocco has been controversially declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after CAF overturned the final match result against Senegal. The decision stemmed from Senegal’s contentious walk-off during the final after a late penalty was awarded to Morocco, leading CAF to deem Senegal to have forfeited under tournament regulations.

Senegal, who initially won the match 1-0 in extra time, has vowed to appeal the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, calling it an ‘unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable decision.’