Decision-SHOCK! Morocco, declared the winner of the African Cup at the “green table”, after the huge scandal in the final
Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Tuesday, 17 March 2026 23:55 / Updated on Wednesday, 18 March 2026 00:12
Theatrical hit! National from Morocco was declared the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations 2026. Although lost on the ground to Senegalscore 0-1, the African Federation awarded him the victory on the “green table”.
CAF ruled that Senegal lost the final due to leaving the field in extra time after the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco. Following Morocco's appeal, the match result is recorded as 3-0 to Morocco.
Amazing decision! Morocco, declared the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025!
The match in Rabat was full of events and twists. The first 90 minutes were “without salt and pepper”.
In extra time, Senegal had a goal disallowed, the “central” Jean-Jacques Ndala dictated a penalty for the Moroccans, and the Senegalese left the field for about 17 minutes to eventually return.
Brahim Diaz miserably scored the penalty, a shot caught by the goalkeeper, and in overtime the Senegalese struck through Pape Gueye in the first half of extra time, in the 94th minute.
“The CAF Appeals Committee ruled that, in application of Article 84 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Regulations, the national team of Senegal lost the final of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON), the result of the match being 3-0 in favor of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF).“, the African Football Confederation officially sent.
Pape Gueye's “torpedo” sent the Africa Cup to Dakar…for two months
Senegal managed to strike in extra time. Pape Gueye made a terrific run of about 20 yards and fired a left-footed shot straight into Bono's goal from the edge of the box.
The Senegalese celebrated their success, but they would learn two months later that they were no longer winners.
After the result was approved and Senegal were not sanctioned by the CAF disciplinary committee, it was known that this final would not be subject to any further twists and turns. However, this happened on Tuesday night.
Referred to by the Moroccan federation, CAF's appeal committee analyzed the final and decided to take drastic measures against the Senegalese national team. Indeed, victory was decided by forfeit, giving Morocco a 3-0 success on the green table. In other words, Morocco recovers the trophy from Senegal.
It is a real turnaround for Moroccan football. Two months after suffering a major disappointment, the Moroccans win the second African Cup of Nations in their history.
– footmercato.net
