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Football: Senegal To Face Punishment As CAF Condemns Afcon Final Walk-off

By IANS News January 19, 2026 • 18:24 PM View: 136

TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup: Senegal is likely to face disciplinary action after temporarily leaving the pitch in protest during a dramatic Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco, an incident that overshadowed their eventual triumph.

The controversy unfolded deep into stoppage time when Morocco was awarded a penalty following a VAR review, moments after Senegal had a goal disallowed. Outraged by the decision, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw led his players off the field, halting the match in Rabat and sparking confusion inside the stadium.

After a delay of around 16 minutes, play resumed when the Senegal players returned to the pitch. Morocco’s Brahim Diaz failed to convert the penalty, and the match proceeded into extra time, where Senegal sealed victory through a stunning strike from Pape Gueye.

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