"Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal's victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeal board ruled Senegal was 'declared to have forfeited the Final' and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco."
"In the Jan. 18 final in Rabat, Senegal players left the field in protest during stoppage time for 15 minutes, and fans tried to storm the field when Morocco was awarded a penalty. When play resumed, Morocco forward Brahim Díaz's penalty was saved and Senegal scored the only goal in extra time."
Nicolas Jackson, Bayern Munich's backup striker, faced compounding misfortune when Senegal's Africa Cup of Nations championship was stripped and awarded to Morocco. The original final on January 18 saw Senegal defeat Morocco 1-0 in extra time after Senegal players protested and left the field for 15 minutes during stoppage time when fans attempted to storm the field following Morocco's penalty award. Brahim Díaz's penalty was saved, and Senegal scored the decisive goal. However, nearly two months later, the Confederation of African Football's appeal board ruled Senegal forfeited the final, converting the 1-0 victory into a 3-0 default loss for Morocco. This reversal came shortly after Jackson received a red card and two-game suspension for a reckless challenge during Bayern's 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
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