- After reviewing the incident, CAF’s Appeal Board determined that Senegal’s actions breached competition rules
- The ruling overturns the earlier verdict from the Disciplinary Board and fully validates Morocco’s complaint
- Tensions escalated late in extra time when Morocco’s Brahim Diaz went down inside the penalty area
The CAF Appeal Board has ruled in favor of Morocco’s football federation, confirming that their appeal met all requirements and should be upheld.
The decision means Senegal forfeits what would have been a second Africa Cup of Nations triumph, with the result instead awarded to the host nation after a chaotic end to the match, Eko Hot Blog gathered.
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Tensions escalated late in extra time when Morocco’s Brahim Diaz went down inside the penalty area. The referee initially allowed play to continue, but after consulting VAR, reversed the call and pointed to the spot.
The decision sparked outrage from Senegal’s technical bench, leading head coach Pape Thiaw to order his players off the pitch in protest. The unexpected walk-off caused a lengthy interruption.
After reviewing the incident, CAF’s Appeal Board determined that Senegal’s actions breached competition rules relating to team conduct and match obligations.
By refusing to continue play, the team was judged to have violated these regulations, resulting in a forfeited match and a 3–0 loss.
The ruling overturns the earlier verdict from the Disciplinary Board and fully validates Morocco’s complaint.
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