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Morocco Wins Africa Cup After Senegal Forfeits
Morocco has been named winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Senegal won the match on the pitch.
But Senegal's players walked off before the match ended. A referee made a call that caused the walkoff.
African football's appeal board ruled Senegal forfeited the final. Morocco was given a 3-0 win instead.
Klear Note — The Africa Cup of Nations is Africa's biggest soccer tournament. It happens every two years. Teams can forfeit matches if players leave the field.
Key Terms 3
- Africa Cup of Nations
- The biggest football tournament for African countries
- forfeited
- When a team loses because of their own actions, not the score
- appeal board
- A group that reviews and can change sports decisions