20.03.2026 08:51
The African Football Confederation has concluded the controversial process regarding the Africa Cup of Nations final. By accepting Morocco's appeal, it declared Senegal the loser by default and registered the final match as 3-0 in favor of Morocco. With this decision, Morocco became the champion of the Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal's national team head coach Pape Thiaw reacted strongly to the decision. Pape Thiaw took the trophy to a military base and reacted harshly by saying, "No one can take what belongs to us."
The African Football Federation put an end to the controversial process with its statement regarding the Africa Cup of Nations final. While Morocco's appeal was accepted, the championship officially changed hands.
SENEGAL DECLARED THE LOSER BY DEFAULT
In a statement from the federation, it was announced that Senegal was declared the loser by default and that the final match was officially recorded as 3-0 in favor of Morocco. Following this decision, the Africa Cup of Nations championship was awarded to Morocco.
HARSH REACTION FROM PAPE THIAW
Following the decision, a strong response came from the Senegal camp. The national team's head coach, Pape Thiaw, made a striking move by taking the trophy to a military base.
Thiaw reacted to the decision with the words, "No one can take what belongs to us. Whoever wants to take it can come and try." As the developments increased tension in African football, how the process will progress became a matter of curiosity.