Senegal slam decision to strip Cup of Nations title

CAPE TOWN – Senegal have condemned the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title, labelling it “unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable”, and saying it casts a shadow over African football.

Morocco ​were declared African champion on Tuesday after the Confederation of African Football’s Appeal Board ‌upheld their protest and found Senegal’s walk-off during the final on January 18 were grounds for them to be disqualified and the match result declared 3-0 in favour of the hosts.