Morocco lodges complaint after chaotic AFCON final loss to Senegal
Morocco’s football federation has filed a formal complaint following a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final against Senegal. The match saw Senegal walk off the pitch in protest after a late penalty was awarded to Morocco, before returning to secure victory in extra time. The Confederation of African Football has launched an investigation into the incident. Both CAF and FIFA have condemned the behaviour of players and officials during the match.
Match highlights
- The Royal Moroccan Football Federation confirmed it will file a complaint with FIFA and CAF over Senegal’s walk-off during the AFCON final.
- Senegal defeated Morocco 1–0 after extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring the winning goal.
- Chaotic scenes erupted when Senegal left the pitch in protest after a late penalty was awarded to Morocco, but they later returned and Morocco missed the penalty.
- CAF and FIFA both issued statements condemning the behaviour of players, officials, and some supporters during the final.
- Senegal coach Pape Thiaw apologised for the incident, acknowledging the error and the decision to return his players to the pitch.
