Senegal's forward Sadio Mane speaks with Fifa president Gianni Infantino as Morocco's prince Moulay Rachid looks on during presentation at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations final match between Senegal and Morocco on January 18, 2026. Photograph: Franck Fife/AFP via Getty ImagesMorocco have been named as Africa Cup of Nations champions, with Senegal’s controversial win overturned two months after its acrimonious conclusion. Having studied the circumstances, the appeal board took the unprecedented step of reversing the result – effectively stripping Senegal of the trophy and handing it to the tournament hosts. The judgment sees the match recorded as a 3-0 win for Morocco, who are now celebrating their second Afcon title. “The Federation will make an official statement tomorrow, after convening its governing bodies.” – PA[ Senegal boss Pape Thiaw handed five-match ban over Africa Cup of Nations final walk-offOpens in new window ]

Source: The Irish Times March 18, 2026 04:00 UTC