Senegal Dethroned: Morocco Awarded 2025 AFCON Title After CAF Overturns Final Result

Morocco have been officially named winners of the Africa Cup of Nations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) cancelled the original result of the final.

In a statement, CAF said Senegal forfeited the match, which means Morocco were given a 3–0 win.

The decision ends what was a tense and highly competitive final between Morocco and Senegal.

CAF has not yet explained fully why the match was forfeited, but reports suggest it may be due to a breach of rules or disciplinary issues. The decision is expected to cause debate among fans and football experts because of its importance.

Morocco, who performed well throughout the tournament with strong organisation and consistency, have now won the title under unusual circumstances.

For Senegal, the ruling is a major setback, as they lose any chance of being crowned champions.

Many fans and observers are now waiting for CAF to give more details about why such a big decision was taken.