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CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the 2025 AFCON final by walking off after a stoppage-time Moroccan penalty, awarding the title to Morocco; Senegalese officials, led by Augustin Senghor, condemn the decision as unjust and say they will appeal to CAS.
CAF stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco; Senegal denounces the move as illegal and deeply unjust and pledges to appeal, two months after their dramatic victory in Rabat and hero’s welcome in Dakar.
CAF's appeals committee stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, triggering anger across Africa and prompting critics to call the decision a setback for refereeing finality and CAF governance; observers expect CAS to reverse the ruling, underscoring a reputational test for Patrice Motsepe's presidency.
CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final for leaving the pitch in protest, awarding the title to hosts Morocco, prompting jubilant celebrations in Morocco and anger and appeals from Senegal, which plans to challenge the decision and call for investigations into CAF.
Senegal rejects CAF’s ruling that stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco following a stoppage-time penalty and a pitch protest; the FSF plans to appeal to CAS and has called for an independent international investigation into CAF, while FIFA condemned the walk-off and Ifab opened a review into protest-related decisions.
A ruling reversed Senegal’s Africa Cup of Nations title, declaring Morocco the champion after a controversial final in Rabat; Senegal says it will appeal amid protests over a late penalty that tipped the match in Morocco’s favor on January 18, 2026.
CAF’s appeal board ruled Senegal forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final after a 15-minute walkout over a penalty, with the match recorded as a 3-0 victory for Morocco; Senegal plans to appeal to CAS.
CAF's appeal board overturned Senegal's final win, declaring Morocco the 3-0 winner 57 days after the match, after ruling Senegal walked off in protest violated AFCON rules (Articles 82 and 84); Senegal could pursue CAS relief, and the decision comes amid broader scrutiny of officiating and penalties in the tournament.
CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the final after players walked off following a stoppage-time Moroccan penalty, and the match result is recorded as 3-0 in favor of Morocco; the original game had Senegal winning 1-0 thanks to an extra-time Gueye goal after Brahim Diaz’s penalty was saved. The FRMF’s appeal prompted the ruling, and Senegal has yet to comment publicly.
CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the AFCON 2025 final after players walked off in protest over a VAR-awarded penalty for Morocco, making the match a 3–0 victory for the hosts and handing Morocco the title. Sadio Mane urged teammates back onto the pitch after Brahim Diaz’s penalty was awarded but the protest nullified the result; Papa Gueye had earlier put Senegal ahead in extra time before the forfeit decision. The board also imposed fines related to the protest and match incidents, including a $100,000 fine for the Moroccan federation over VAR area interference, plus smaller penalties for lasers and a ball-boy incident.
Senegal's parliament approved a tougher anti-LGBT bill, doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex acts to 10 years and criminalising the 'promotion' of homosexuality; backed by 135 MPs with no votes against and three abstentions, it now goes to the president for signing. Rights groups warn the measure could fuel discrimination and violence and undermine decades of HIV control, while supporters say it reflects Senegalese culture and values and addresses public morals.
Caitlin Clark returned from a right groin injury to post 17 points and 12 assists as the United States routed Senegal 110-46 in a FIBA Women's World Cup qualifying game in San Juan, shooting 58.7% from the floor and 54.8% from three; an early 15-0 run set the tone, with Rhyne Howard scoring 21 off the bench and Kara Lawson earning her first win as U.S. coach ahead of Thursday's game against Puerto Rico.
Caitlin Clark posted 17 points and 12 rebounds in her debut to fuel Team USA's 110-46 rout of Senegal in the FIBA World Cup Qualifier opener in Puerto Rico, with Rhyne Howard leading all scorers with 21 points as the U.S. began a five-game pool against New Zealand, Puerto Rico, Senegal, Italy and Spain.
Senegal defeated host Morocco in a dramatic AFCON final to clinch the title, after a stoppage-time Ismaila Sarr goal was ruled off due to a push and Brahim Diaz’s panenka penalty was saved by Edouard Mendy; Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal in extra time. Pape Matar Sarr, who did not feature in the knockout rounds, fell ill during the final and was hospitalized, likely ruling him out of Tottenham’s midweek Champions League clash against Dortmund.
Senegal's unused substitute Yehvann Diouf became the towel guardian in a rain-soaked Afcon final, repeatedly shielding goalkeeper Edouard Mendy's towel from Morocco's attempts; he even clashed with ball boys, and later joked on Instagram about the medal and the towel after Senegal's victory.