US EditionAfrica Cup of Nations: Morocco take legal action after controversial walk-off by Senegal had 'significant' impact on final
Morocco's Football Federation plans legal action over Senegal's protest walk-off following a late penalty, which disrupted play and affected player morale in the AFCON final.
- On Sunday in Rabat, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ordered most players off after a VAR-upheld penalty, but Pape Gueye scored the extra-time winner securing Senegal's second AFCON trophy.
- Jean-Jacques Ndala's VAR-upheld penalty for Brahim Diaz enraged Senegal players, who also protested a disallowed goal without VAR review and raised security concerns after being mobbed in Rabat on Friday, prompting FIFA to investigate.
- After a long delay the penalty was taken and saved, Sadio Mane urged teammates to return, and Thiaw later apologised saying `Sometimes you can react in the heat of the moment`.
- On Monday, Confederation of African Football warned it would take `appropriate action` against those found guilty of `unacceptable behaviour`, while FIFA and Gianni Infantino criticised Senegal's conduct.
- Amid wider fallout, the finale tarnished an otherwise smooth tournament as Sunday's chaotic scenes overshadow Morocco's success and may affect Senegal national team's AFCON defence next year.
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Senegal’s selection has broken its silence after all the attacks it has received in recent hours from Morocco. Following the incidents that took place at the Africa Cup final, the ‘The Lions of Atlas’ issued a statement stating that they denounced to FIFA and CAF after the Senegalese tried to leave the party after they were hit by a penalty against them. That’s why the president of the Senegalese Football Federation, Abdoulaye Fall, has acted ac…
Senegal President greets team as triumphant players receive heroes wel
DAKAR, Senegal (AP) — The triumphant Senegal team arrived in Dakar just after midnight Tuesday following the tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch to protest a penalty decision deep into second-half stoppage time. The players were greeted by Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, who praised their performance. “They did it heroically, they played beautiful football, they were incredibly fair and t…
Senegal's men's football team won over not only against host Morocco on Sunday 1:0 in hostile atmosphere, but also against the manipulations of the ski judge that are visible to everyone.
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Senegal President greets team as triumphant players receive heroes welcome in Dakar
The triumphant Senegal team arrived in Dakar just after midnight following the tense Africa Cup of Nations final that saw the players briefly walk off the pitch...
The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has issued an official press release, through which it announced that it has initiated legal proceedings after the final of the African Cup of Nations against Senegal. The Moroccans are demanding “justice”, despite the fact that during the final, according to many assessments, it was Senegal that felt harmed by the referee’s decisions. The dispute is related to a key moment of the match, when the Senegalese…
Soccer-Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking, Senegal rise to 12th | Sports-Games
Soccer-Morocco achieve record FIFA ranking, Senegal rise to 12th Morocco have achieved their highest FIFA men's world ranking, rising to eighth, despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, who climbed to 12th on Monday.Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat on Sunday, but the hosts had a chance to win the trophy with a last-gasp penalty at the end of regulation time. However, Brahim Diaz squa…
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