Overview
- CAF’s appeals committee voided Senegal’s on‑field win and awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory, citing the rule against leaving the pitch without the referee’s permission.
- The Moroccan federation publicly backed the decision, calling it a necessary enforcement of competition rules.
- The Senegalese federation has announced an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, with proceedings yet to be scheduled.
- Reports highlighted strong reactions across African football, including messages attributed to Cameroon FA president Samuel Eto’o questioning CAF’s legitimacy.
- The disputed final saw Senegal briefly exit after a late Morocco penalty was awarded, return to finish the match, and then have the original result overturned on appeal.