CAF strips Senegal of AFCON title over pitch walk-off

CAF's bombshell ruling yanks AFCON 2025 glory from Senegal months later and hands it to Morocco on a technicality.

Final chaos triggers retroactive flip

• Senegal edged Morocco 1-0 in extra time during the 18 January 2026 Rabat final.
• Brief walk-off protest after a saved penalty sparked the forfeit call.
• CAF appeals board declared 3-0 default win for hosts on 17 March 2026.

Players roast the decision online

• El Hadji Malick Diouf declared the trophy belongs on the pitch not via email.
• Pathe Ciss mocked giving crybabies extra goals with a laughing emoji.
• Moussa Niakhate insisted his celebration pic was real not generated.
• Boulaye Dia stressed emotions come from experiencing not creating them.

Federation gears up for legal war

• Senegalese Football Federation brands the verdict illegal and unacceptable.
• They plan immediate appeal straight to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
• Government officials back the squad in fighting to reclaim their title.

Backlash questions CAF fairness

• Fans slam perceived bias since Morocco hosted and holds CAF sway.
• Critics blast months-long delay letting Senegal parade the cup first.
• Many insist true champions emerge from play not boardroom calls.