Morocco have announced that they will pursue legal action after their chaotic Africa Cup of Nations final loss to Senegal.

RABAT, Jan 19 : Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them but later returned to win the match.Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat, b

Senegal have been crowned champions of Africa for the second time after edging hosts Morocco 1–0 in a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat on Sunday night.

RABAT, Jan 19 : Senegal might be celebrating their Africa Cup of Nations victory but will anxiously await possible sanctions for their walk-off during Sunday’s final against Morocco.Senegal staged a lengthy protest after a penalty awarded in the dying stages of the game to hosts Morocco after a VAR review,

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has issued a powerful rebuke following the extraordinary and disruptive events that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, where Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0.Infantino, who was present at the stadium in Rabat, declared the scenes "unacceptable" and a stain on...

Fifa president Gianni Infantino has also condemned the ‘unacceptable scenes’ following the controversial penalty award for Morocco.

Jan 19 : Morocco's Brahim Diaz has apologised for his Panenka penalty miss that cost his country the Africa Cup of Nations title on Sunday, saying his "soul hurts" and he took responsibility for the 1-0 defeat by Senegal in the decider in Rabat. Morocco were awarded a spot-kick in the 98th minute after

Dakar erupted into celebration late Sunday after Senegal won the Africa Cup of Nations, the second time in the last four years that the team has won the title.

he Confederation of African Football (CAF) has confirmed disciplinary proceedings against Senegal following their dramatic AFCON victory.

Morocco head coach Walid Regragui has pinpointed the prolonged delay before his star forward's crucial penalty as a decisive factor in the team's heartbreaking 1-0 extra-time defeat to Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final.The match's pivotal moment came in the stoppage time at...

In a statement posted on its official X handle on Monday, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation said Senegal’s decision to leave the pitch came after a referee awarded Morocco a late penalty, a call it said was supported by expert opinion.

Moroccan Football Federation will petition the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the withdrawal of Senegal players in the high-stake 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, Africasoccer.com has reported.The West African football heavyweights won the continental showpiece in a crazy scenario, defeating host Morocco 1-0 in...

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has criticized the behavior of Senegal players in the high-stake 2025 Africa Cup of Nation final against Morocco, urging a decisive action from the Confederation of African Football (CAF).The continental showpiece came to an end on Sunday, January 18, 2026, with Senegal...

Morocco are set to petition CAF after losing the AFCON 2025 final 1-0 to Senegal in a controversial match marked by a missed penalty and player walk-off drama.

It was the call and ensuing missed penalty shot heard all across the 54-country continent. 

Senegal's Yehvann Diouf gains attention for defending Edouard Mendy during the 2025 AFCON final, highlighting fan reactions and on-field chaos against Morocco.

Senegal had a goal harshly ruled out minutes before Morocco were awarded a soft penalty, triggering a 20-minute protest and delay.