Two months after the final, Senegal’s victory was overturned by a significant verdict on Tuesday, leading Morocco to win the Africa Cup of Nations.

On January 18, Senegal won 1-0 in extra time after controversially leaving the field in protest after hosts Morocco were given a stoppage-time penalty, which caused a 17-minute delay in the match.

When play finally started, Brahim Diaz failed from the spot, and Pape Gueye’s goal in extra time gave Senegal the victory.

However, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board has revoked Senegal’s championship for abandoning the field.

According to a statement from the African football regulatory body, Senegal is “declared to have forfeited” and the “result of the match being recorded as 3-0 in favour” of Morocco.

The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), which normally takes a year to provide a decision, is where the West African country intends to file an appeal.

The secretary general of the Senegalese football association described the ruling as a “shame for Africa” in an interview with Radiodiffusion Télévision Sénégalaise, a public station.

The FRMF, which oversees Moroccan football, filed an appeal that led to the decision. In an initial statement, the organization praised the decision, stating: “The Federation wishes to recall that its approach has never been intended to challenge the sporting performance of the teams participating in this competition, but solely to request the application of the competition’s regulations.”

“The Federation reiterates its dedication to upholding the rules, making sure the competitive structure is clear, and preserving stability in African tournaments. It also wants to express gratitude to every country that participated in this AFCON, which has been a significant event for African football. Following the meeting of its governing bodies, the Federation will issue an official statement tomorrow.