Senegal Loses African Cup Title After Fan Chaos

0:00You're listening to Global News today, powered by the Daily News Now. Senegal has lost its African Cup of Nations title after the Confederation of African Football ruled the team forfeited the final match. The decision gives host Morocco a 3-0 victory by default, overturning Senegal's on-field win. The trouble started late in the game at Prince Moulai Abdelestadium in Rabat. In the 98th minute, officials awarded Morocco a penalty, prompting Senegalese fans to rush the pitch while players walked off in protest. After a long delay, the Senegal team returned. Their goalkeeper saved the penalty, and Senegal scored an extra time to win 1-0 on the night. Morocco's football federation called the walkoff unacceptable, and vowed to take legal action, blaming it for disrupting the match and affecting player performance. FIFA president Gianni Infantino condemned the chaotic scenes from fans, players, and staff as totally out of line.

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