Morocco crowned 2025 AFCON champions after shock final twist by CAF

Morocco have been officially declared winners of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned the result of the final.

In a statement, CAF confirmed that Senegal had forfeited the match, resulting in Morocco being awarded a 3-0 victory and the championship title.

The decision marks a dramatic conclusion to the tournament, with the governing body stepping in to revise the outcome of the final.

While the match had originally produced a different result, CAF’s ruling means Morocco are now recognised as the tournament’s champions.

According to the official statement, Senegal were deemed to have forfeited the fixture, leading to the standard awarding of a 3-0 scoreline in favour of Morocco.

The development prompts discussion among fans and observers, given the rarity of a final being decided in this manner.

However, CAF’s ruling is definitive, and Morocco will be recognised as AFCON champions.

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