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03/17 17:08 CDT Ruling overturns Senegal's title at Africa Cup of Nations and
declares Morocco the champion
Ruling overturns Senegal's title at Africa Cup of Nations and declares Morocco
the champion
CAIRO (AP) --- Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title
on Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic
final in January.
The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that Senegal
is "declared to have forfeited the final" and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes
a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco.
In the Jan. 18 final in Rabat, Senegal left the field in protest during
stoppage time for 15 minutes, and fans tried to storm the field when Morocco
was awarded a penalty.
When play resumed, Morocco forward Brahim Diaz's penalty was saved and Senegal
scored the only goal in extra time.
At an initial disciplinary hearing, CAF imposed fines of than $1 million in
fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco players and officials but left the
result untouched.
The case could go to a further appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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