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In an unprecedented and highly controversial decision, Senegal have been stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title months after their on-field victory, with Morocco officially declared champions following a ruling by African football’s governing body.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced on 17 March overturned Senegal’s 1–0 extra-time win and awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory by default.
The ruling stems from chaotic scenes during the final, held on 18 January in Rabat. Late in stoppage time, Morocco were awarded a contentious penalty following a VAR…
