"The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) on Monday said it will initiate file complaints before FIFA and CAF (Africa football confederation) after the Africa Cup of Nations final went to extra time after finishing 0-0 in a chaotic end that saw Senegal players walk off the field when host Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty. The federation said on its website that the withdrawal was "accompanied by incidents""
"Incensed by the pair of questionable refereeing decisions, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw led his team off the field Sunday while Moroccan fans celebrated and whistled amid wild scenes on the pitch with players from both sides arguing with one another over the VAR call that handed the hosts the late penalty. The Senegal players eventually returned following 14 minutes' delay in play after talisman Sadio Mane went into the locker room to encourage them to come back into the match."
Royal Moroccan Football Federation will file complaints with FIFA and CAF after the Africa Cup of Nations final reached extra time following a 0-0 finish and a chaotic stoppage-time penalty. Senegal players walked off the field after the penalty was awarded to Morocco, causing a 14-minute delay before they returned prompted by Sadio Mane. Senegal won 1-0 in extra time. Édouard Mendy saved Brahim Díaz's penalty amid fans trying to storm the field and press box altercations. Morocco coach Walid Regragui criticized Senegal's withdrawal and defended Díaz. The federation said incidents disrupted match normalcy and will pursue legal procedures with CAF and FIFA.
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