"The Confederation of African Football said its appeal board ruled Senegal is "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 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 Diaz's penalty was saved and Senegal scored the only goal in extra time."
"At an initial disciplinary hearing, CAF imposed fines of than $1 million in fines and bans for Senegal and Morocco players and officials but left the result untouched. The case could go to a further appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport."
Morocco has been awarded the Africa Cup of Nations championship following an appeals board decision that overturned Senegal's 1-0 victory in the January 18 final. The ruling declared Senegal forfeited the match, resulting in a 3-0 default win for Morocco. During the chaotic final in Rabat, Senegal protested and left the field for 15 minutes during stoppage time while fans attempted to storm the field after Morocco was awarded a penalty. When play resumed, Morocco's penalty kick was saved and Senegal scored the winning goal in extra time. Initial disciplinary proceedings imposed over $1 million in fines and player bans but maintained the original result. The decision may face further appeal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
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