What in the World Wait, I thought Senegal won Afcon, now it’s Morocco?!
Mar 18, 2026
Isaac Fanning, BBC sport presenter and African football expert, breaks down the AFCON final controversy. He recounts the walk-off, CAF’s decision to overturn the result, and the wave of reactions across the continent. He also discusses refereeing scrutiny, governance worries, and what could happen next for medals and appeals.
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Senegal Walked Off For 17 Minutes In The Final
- Senegal's players and coach led a 17-minute walk-off after Morocco were awarded a penalty late in the AFCON final.
- They returned, Morocco missed the penalty, the match went to extra time and Senegal scored to win on the night.
CAF Overturned The On-Field Result To Award Morocco A 3-0 Win
- CAF upheld Morocco's appeal and declared Senegal forfeited, recording the final as a 3-0 Morocco win.
- The decision comes weeks after CAF's initial punishments and after Morocco asked for strict application of competition rules.
Fans Across Cities Reacted With Pride And Outrage
- Fans' reactions were mixed: some Moroccans celebrated pride while many Africans felt the reversal was unfair months after the final.
- Voice notes featured feelings from Marseille, Accra and London emphasizing emotion and perceived injustice.