The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title hosted by Morocco.

This according to a statement on Tuesday night followed their walk-off during the final.

Morocco has officially been declared champions.

CAF Appeal Board upheld Morocco’s protest and ruled that Senegal forfeited the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, officially awarding the match 3-0 to Morocco.

The decision overturns an earlier ruling by the CAF Disciplinary Board and follows an appeal lodged by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) regarding incidents during the final.

The decision ends what was a tense final between two of Africa’s top teams, Morocco and Senegal.

CAF has not yet explained fully why Senegal lost the match, but reports suggest it may be due to breaking rules or disciplinary issues. 

The decision is expected to cause strong reactions across the football world because of how important the final result is.

Morocco, who performed well throughout the tournament with good organisation and consistency, now win the title in unusual circumstances. 

For Senegal, it is a big disappointment as they lose any chance of being champions.