CAF nullifies Senegal's AFCON victory, declares Morocco champions

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  • Jack Sparrow 2 weeks ago

    Shame shame shame to CAF the world will know the winner damn shame

  • INKATHA 2 weeks ago

    Aaooww... MY CONTINENT HASN'T RECOVERED FROM IT'S MADNESS YET..!!!!!

  • P Djamgbe 2 weeks ago

    An early Aprilfool prank, obviously

  • FIELD MARSHALL 2 weeks ago

    FOOTBALL MATCH CAN BE WON IN COURT!!! AFRICA IS A LAND OF WONDERS.... JUST HOPE THIS IS APRIL FOOL OTHERWISE BLACK WEST AFRICA WILL RISE UP.... ANY,, LETs SEE THAT SON OF A BITCH WHO WILL GO AND TAKE THE TROPHY IN SENEGALLL.. ...
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  • FRANKIE 2 weeks ago

    The host and win agenda must materialise at all costs, even through the back door of political machinations. Shame on Morocco and CAF.

  • Game Changer +447935009178 2 weeks ago

    This article might sound distasteful and weird but the law is the law. There are rules governing every sport and must be adhered to regardless.

  • Justice 2 weeks ago

    "An unjust law is no law at all"~St Augustine

  • ST Ghfuo: KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 weeks ago

    fifa court of arbitration

  • Blue Pen 2 weeks ago

    Moroccans are shameless idiots. I would be very much ashamed and sad if I were a Moroccan. Football tournaments are won on the green pitch, not in boardrooms. If Morocco are refusing to host the WAFCON, let's play it elsewher ...
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  • Kwaku 2 weeks ago

    Stupid Ruling!

    I’m not a lawyer but by agreeing to continue the match, the Moroccans by conduct surrendered and forfeited their right to sue and appeal.

  • Justice 2 weeks ago

    You qualify to be a lawyer. Absolutely! Didn't they know the law when they agreed to continue play.

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  • yaw cool 2 weeks ago

    what the

  • Blue Pen 2 weeks ago

    #All West African countries boycott next Afcon. #All Sub-Sahara nations boycott next Afcon.

  • Klaase Klose Marfhen 2 weeks ago

    Exactly. I agree with you perfectly

  • Napo 2 weeks ago

    What kind of joke is this.?

  • Blue Pen 2 weeks ago

    Senegal are Africa CHAMPIONS

    Morocco are Africa GARBAGE.

    Morocco are Fifa Thief National Team of the year (stealing towels and stealing tournament trophies)

    Moroccans are despicable, shameless creatures.

    CAF i ...
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  • Blue Pen 2 weeks ago

    Football matches and tournaments are won on the turf

    Football matches and tournaments cannot be awarded by any institutionalized cabal or mafia.

  • Possibility 2 weeks ago

    Can this story really be true? What will be the effect of this ruling? Will justice be served by this? I shudder to think of the consequences!!

  • Wiseman 2 weeks ago

    This rulling does not reflect or represent fairness and justice; in my candid opinion anytime such a thing happen where the entire team leaves or abandon the field temporarily then the much must end there and the winner decla ...
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  • Kudjoe 2 weeks ago

    A. F. R. I. C. A. A. A

  • Kudjoe 2 weeks ago

    A. F. R. I. C. A. A. A

    I hope this story is not true!

  • Kwame Nyansa 2 weeks ago

    Very interesting but unfortunate decision. We all watched the match and know who was the better side and the better side won.Yes Senegal matched off the pitch but they came back, so why this ruling. Not fair I believe.

  • Mohammed Tolon. 2 weeks ago

    That does not take the Senegalese tactical superiority on the field away. Football matches are won on the field not in court rooms. The beauty and sacrifices of the game is marred by this ruling.

  • KUMI K 2 weeks ago

    Really? What a joke? Is Africa really serious?

  • Ghana ba 2 weeks ago

    The Senegalese coach caused all this mess. How can you tell the whole national team to leave the field of play

  • PITO 2 weeks ago

    Why did Morocco and CAF allow the match to resume? Oh they thought they could win.

  • Marcus Adepaye 2 weeks ago

    This is bullshit....you cannot take the title from Senegal after your CAF officials called them back unto the field to continue play. The title could only slip through their hands if they had not returned to the field of play ...
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  • Matete 2 weeks ago

    NONSENSE. IT WAS OBVIOUS THE REFEREE WANTED THE HOST NATION TO LIFT THE CUP. SO AFTER 2 MONTHS OF ENJOYING THE CUP THEY HAVE BEEN DECLARED LOSERS. NONSENSE

  • Wind 2 weeks ago

    We would not watch your competition again . Go hell fools

  • Yao 2 weeks ago

    Senegal should appeal to CAS.

  • Nana 2 weeks ago

    MOROCCO YOU ARE THE CHAMPIONS WHAT ELSE DO YOU WANT. YOU CAN ONLY WIN IT WITH CORRECT PEOPLE AT THE COURT OF CAF OFFICE.

  • Kwame Angel 2 weeks ago

    Senegai is still the Champion. Morocco is a paper champion

  • Kwame Angel 2 weeks ago

    Senegal is still the Champion. Morocco is a paper champion

  • Master P 2 weeks ago

    Pure nonsense

  • Blay 2 weeks ago

    Football has lost its value.

  • Zara 2 weeks ago

    Very bad for Africa football

  • ST Ghfuo: KWAME NKRUMAH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT 2 weeks ago

    motsepe. is this a joke? senegal must appeal this

  • Owan Yaw aka Lisiemine Ubi 2 weeks ago

    FIFA President Infantino got his wish to have the Arabs wear the UNDESERVED crown. Senegal are still CHAMPIONS. FIFA and CAF are filled with corrupt officials. And CAF officials will continue to do the bidding of their he cor ...
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  • the Villager 2 weeks ago

    THEY EVEN HAD THEIR OWN PEACE PRIZE FOR WAR MONGER DONALD J. TRUMP

  • Citoyen 2 weeks ago

    Master, Sénégalese won the match.


    Hi

  • Jeopardy 2 weeks ago

    Hahahahs! This stupid things are funny

  • A DISGRACE TO MOROCCO.-Africawatch 2 weeks ago

    A total disgrace to Morocco. Matches are won on the pitch not in the courtroom. Morocco won by 3 to 0 in the courtroom not on the pitch where they were outclassed by Senegal. The entire world knows that Senegal beat Morocco i ...
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  • Jonathan Seweh 2 weeks ago

    AFRICA!!!!!!!!
    INTERESTING VILLAGE OF INTERESTING PEOPLE.

  • Ketteku 2 weeks ago

    Nonsense decisions without thinking and if why the match officials didn't call off the game and resumes play? CAF is about stupidities and bribes
    These north African countries have cheated many nations watering the pitches w ...
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  • Traditionalist 2 weeks ago

    Nonsense ruling. Stupidity at its best.

  • Ofori-Atta 2 weeks ago

    Fake news

  • Konfo 2 weeks ago

    Typical nonsense

  • Ike 2 weeks ago

    Very useless continent..

  • Keli 2 weeks ago

    The officials should have ended the game there and then. The fact that the match was allowed to continue means the final result on the pitch must stand.

    How can the Moroccan team and fans be proud of winning the cup via a ...
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  • AMARIYA 2 weeks ago

    Since CAF allowed Senegal to resume playing the match, it makes no sense taking the cup from them.

  • sotrue 2 weeks ago

    matches are held up for more than 10 minutes what difference does it make ? bunsu’s they allow the match to continue then ? rubbish

  • Achakanapaya 2 weeks ago

    Absolute nonsense from CAF.
    Foolish decision by Idiots.

  • Miki 2 weeks ago

    Bullshit Not all players left. Sadio was there so if that’s the case, why didn’t the referee Continue with the Match and even score 1000-0 but wait for them to come back and continue?

  • Kayeh 2 weeks ago

    I am still proud of Senegal's achievement.Morocco can go to Hell.No joy in Morocco's victory

  • Kwame. Nkrumah 2 weeks ago

    Congratulations to Morocco.

  • Guy 2 weeks ago

    The issue here is discipline, Africans always appear unruly even in the field of play, many brilliant players from the continent did not progress because of poor discipline, the Senegal coach lacks discipline, his poor judgem ...
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  • PITO 2 weeks ago

    Anyone can make a ruling but it doesn’t make it right or lawful. Look at the facts of the matter and avoid your blanket stereotype of a particular race.

  • KB 2 weeks ago

    Favoritism, Racism, manipulation, hatred and immaturity are controlling African football. Shame on CAF. I am done with African football.

  • Martin 2 weeks ago

    It is senseless to continuously pay common fund to MMDA's like the Accra metro, Tema metro, Kumasi metro, Takoradi metro, Tamale metro, Asokwa municipal and a few more of them. Also, allow Nurses, Doctors and Teachers to also ...
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  • Muslim 2 weeks ago

    Football matches are won on football pitches not court rooms... both caf and racist morocco can go to hell for all we care... Senegal won the game hands down and we celebrated with them to the glory of the Almighty Allah...
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  • SAKU 2 weeks ago

    Kindly give us the details of articles 82 and 84. And if they are applicable and the law is the law; then the match officials who supervised these violations should as well be sanctioned because they shouldn't have even allow ...
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  • Corrupt CAF 2 weeks ago

    Sub-Saharan African countries must boycott all soccer activities run by this useless CAF. They are beyond redemption.

  • Goddy ! 2 weeks ago

    Stop bring emotional about this ruling. The Senegalese team knew the rules of the game before they embarked on it. When has the act of walking off the pitch become a norm in FIFA games ? Indiscipline, absolutely. It should se ...
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  • Goddy ! 2 weeks ago

    Stop being emotional about this ruling. The Senegalese team knew the rules of the game before they embarked on it. When has the act of walking off the pitch become a norm in FIFA games ? Indiscipline, absolutely. It should se ...
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  • Prof. USA 2 weeks ago

    This must be a joke of the century! After all the ceremony to crown the Senegal team? It’s just not right!

  • Matches are won on the pitch not court 2 weeks ago

    Kangaroo court to win football matches

  • Pablo 2 weeks ago

    If they went contrary to the law then why was the match continued,stupid judgement

  • BLACK MOSES ( USA ) 2 weeks ago

    I’M NOT SURPRISED TO HEAR THIS UNFORTUNATE DECLARATION FROM AN ASSOCIATION IN AFRICA. IN THE SAME WAY OUR LEADERS DO COPY AND PASTE FROM THE EUROPEANS WHEN IT COMES TO FOOTBALL. AFCON FIESTA HAS BEEN ON BI-ANNUALLY BUT NOT ...
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  • LUNCH PAD 2 weeks ago

    CAF IS A JOKE, THEY DID TO GHANA, IN 60s

  • Kk 2 weeks ago

    This rulingvis against natural law.... Senegal must appeal this inhumane ruling

  • Kofi Mensah 2 weeks ago

    Very very sad day for african football and africans.

    We have stupid people in charge as leaders and decision makers.
    They are licking the boots of the Moroccans. Very very shameful decision.

    Caf is a disgrace

  • Kwasi 2 weeks ago

    Football results is now being decided by the court?. What a disgraceful act by CAF. Do they know the future implications?
    Africa never ceases to amaze the world. We seem to turn everything upside down. No more credibility t ...
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  • Yusif 2 weeks ago

    Kurt is a CAF veep so what do you expect. Phuuulish decisions nkoaaaa

  • PITO 2 weeks ago

    CAF leadership oversaw the match to completion and celebrated the closing and award ceremony. Is this a paperwork gimmick?

  • Ruben 2 weeks ago

    We all knew who won

  • Jackie 2 weeks ago

    Disgraceful. Senegal remain the winners in our minds

  • Donatus 2 weeks ago

    Senegal is fairly punished for that shameful conduct on that day.

  • Donatus 2 weeks ago

    Morocco, congratulations

  • Jk 2 weeks ago

    Africa is a shithole really aaah , what a stupid CAF RULING , The rest of the African countries should not support this other than that referees will always determine the winner of matches

  • Give us some break 2 weeks ago

    CAFos corrupt and full of criminals...
    The world already knows the winner of the AFCON...
    Senegal all the way...

  • Wisdom 2 weeks ago

    Total madness

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  • Kofi Akuffo 2 weeks ago

    Corruption will kill the entire continent of Africa. This is pure corruption short and simple

  • Sam 2 weeks ago

    Very stupid organisation! Moroccans will get shegge when they ever step foot on any other african country! Idiots

  • K kk 2 weeks ago

    What they could not achieve on the pitch, they have achieved using their very corrupt savage so called rules. Take heart, Senegal. We all know you have won the trophy. You are the champions.

  • Kwaku 2 weeks ago

    Clearly CAF don't have visionary and deep thinkers.
    Why was the match continued after Senegal had walked off? Didn't the officials know the rules?
    What happened after the "hand of God" goal by Maradona was clearly seen for ...
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  • True talk 2 weeks ago

    Probably the game continue because of the spectators, they have 90mins contract of football with CAF, therefore they have to allow the game to to continue and then deal with the situation with the teams, this is to inform the ...
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  • Sam T 2 weeks ago

    Kwasia s3m

  • B2 bumber 2 weeks ago

    I can't believe this maybe the writer of this article just woke up from sleep

  • New Leaf 2 weeks ago

    It is absurd! I think the referee knew of the law:
    1. He should have stopped the match immediately the Senegalese team returned and applied the law!
    2. Why did he allow the match to continue?
    3. Assuming the Moroccan team ...
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  • Albert Kessel 2 weeks ago

    Of course, such a strange and obnoxious decision is most likely to be made, when it favours a North African team.
    The referee, in his discretion allowed the match to continue after the walk out, the match was played to it's ...
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  • Damson 2 weeks ago

    Senegal please don't send any cup to the Moroccans. Your fans are serving terms in their jail. A bargaining chip....

  • Gov’t Official 1 2 weeks ago

    Stupid.

  • Albert Kessel 2 weeks ago

    Sub saharan african countries should rally behind Senegal, and reject this facade of a CAF ruling.

  • Chris 2 weeks ago

    This is why the Europeans don't respect us the blacks,this is just nonsense.

  • Kofi 2 weeks ago

    CAF would have been justified in awarding Morroco the cup even if Senegal was leading and the match ended abruptly because of the walk out. The Senegalese repented and returned to continue with the match and won. CAF has no j ...
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  • Gaslg 2 weeks ago

    Then revisit all caf organized matches during which some teams walked off. Let's know the declared winners

  • WK 2 weeks ago

    It made me remember akufo ado presidency hahaha, court ruling

  • Zakarakis 2 weeks ago

    Sadly Senegal HAS PAID A HEFTY PRICE FOR INDISCIPLINE. In truth, Senegal felt aggrieved by the decision of the referee. But they should NOT HAVE STORMED OUT OF THE PITCH..

  • Francis B. 2 weeks ago

    Foot ball/ soccer games are won on the field not in CAF BOARD room.The whole world know which country won the AFCON hosted by Morocco CAF CAN GO TO HELL.

  • Nana Addo 2 weeks ago

    Madness at the highest level. How can a team won a game by scoring on the park and the loser will win the game in court?. No doubt africa is moving backward. SENEGAL will never give them any trophy. Total madness