sports
January 19, 2026
Morocco to pursue legal action over chaotic end to Africa Cup of Nations final
Hosts believe Senegal walk-off affected game’s outcome
TL;DR
- Morocco's football federation plans legal action over the AFCON final.
- The action is based on Senegal's players walking off the pitch, causing a delay.
- Morocco believes this protest impacted the final result.
- Senegal won the final 1-0 after Morocco missed a penalty.
- Morocco's head coach criticized Senegal's manager for the walk-off.
- CAF and Fifa have condemned Senegal's actions and will review the incident.
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