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Senegal Walks Off Pitch In AFCON Final After Morocco Awarded Penalty

Senegal Walks Off Pitch In AFCON Final After Morocco Awarded Penalty
January 18, 2026

The incident occurred shortly after a goal scored by Senegal was disallowed, prompting visible frustration from the players.

 

In a dramatic turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegalese national team walked off the pitch in the final following a controversial decision by the referee. 

The incident occurred shortly after a goal scored by Senegal was disallowed, prompting visible frustration from the players. 

The situation escalated when a penalty was subsequently awarded to Morocco, leading the Senegalese squad to leave the field in protest.

The match was temporarily halted as officials attempted to address the standoff and restore order. The decision has sparked intense debate among fans and pundits alike, highlighting the high tensions in this critical AFCON fixture.

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