Morocco wins Afcon 2025 after CAF reverses final result against Senegal

Morocco has been declared the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football overturned the result of their final match against Senegal. Senegal had originally won 1-0, but their players’ refusal to continue playing after a controversial penalty decision led to a 17-minute delay. Following a successful appeal by the Moroccan Football Association, CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the match, awarding a 3-0 victory to Morocco based on regulatory violations.

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