AFCON Sh*ck! Senegal Crashes Out As Morocco Crowned 2025 Champions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially declared Morocco as the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after overturning the result of the final match against Senegal.

CAF’s Appeal Board reviewed the outcome of the game and ruled in favour of Morocco, awarding them a 3–0 victory following the controversial events that occurred during the final in Rabat.

Morocco were subsequently crowned champions after Senegal’s team reportedly walked off the pitch in protest, prompting CAF to apply disciplinary regulations and declare a forfeiture.

In its official statement, CAF explained that the decision was based on Article 84 of the AFCON regulations, which allows for a match to be forfeited under certain circumstances. The board determined that Senegal’s actions fell within the scope of violations outlined in Articles 82 and 84.

The Appeal Board also upheld the complaint filed by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), while setting aside the earlier ruling by the Disciplinary Board.

As a result, the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) was found to have breached the competition’s regulations through the conduct of its team.

Consequently, the final match was officially recorded as a 3–0 win in favour of Morocco, confirming them as the 2025 AFCON champions.