epa12659539 Sadio Mane (L) of Senegal in action against Nayef Aguerd (R) of Morocco during the CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, 18 January 2026. EPA/JALAL MORCHIDI (MaxPPP TagID: epaliveeight789754.jpg) [Photo via MaxPPP]
In a dramatic turn of events, the Senegal national football team has been stripped of its CAN 2026 title following the chaotic final against Morocco on January 18, 2026. The decision, announced by the Confédération africaine de football (CAF), has sparked outrage and triggered an appeal process.
The final match, held in Rabat, was marred by controversy when Senegalese players temporarily left the pitch in protest after a contentious refereeing decision. The incident escalated into a chaotic scene with spectators throwing objects and attempting to storm the field. Despite Senegal’s eventual 1-0 victory in extra time, CAF officials ruled that the team’s forfeit during the final warranted a 3-0 victory for Morocco.
