Senegal players celebrate with the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at the Stade de France. The governing body cited a 14-minute walk-off by Senegal players during the final, staged in protest at the award of a penalty, as grounds for the decision. He will be permitted to lead Senegal at the 2026 World Cup in June. The match was also new coach Mohamed Ouahbi’s debut in charge, coming three months before the World Cup. With the country set to co-host the 2026 World Cup, Moroccan attention has shifted firmly to the summer tournament and Ouahbi’s tactical blueprint.

Source: Punch March 28, 2026 16:15 UTC