African soccer confederation strips Senegal of Africa Cup title and declares Morocco the champion

GENEVA (AP) — Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title on Tuesday by governing body judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January.

The Confederation of African Football said its appeals board ruled that 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.

Senegal later said it would appeal the decision, but did not indicate where. One such avenue is the Court of Arbitration for Sport...