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Morocco declared AFCON champions as Senegal stripped in unprecedented scenes
- Morocco awarded a 3-0 walkover victory after Senegal forfeited the final in Rabat.
- Senegal walked off the field protesting a Morocco penalty, prompting disciplinary action.
- CAF cited Articles 82 and 84 to justify the forfeit and 3-0 defeat for Senegal.
- Ismaila Sarr had a goal ruled out for a ‘soft foul’ in the final’s closing moments.
- The final in Rabat ended with Morocco beating Senegal after extra time before this ruling.
- The ruling reverses the on-field result and grants Morocco the AFCON title for this edition.
- Coach and team officials faced procedural consequences after the pitch invasion.
- The final's controversy dominated coverage, with penalties and protests driving the dispute.
- The decision underscores CAF’s regulatory framework governing player conduct and match stoppages.
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