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News • March 23, 2026 • 2 min read

Morocco Crowned Africa Champions as Senegal Finishes as Runner-Up

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Morocco Crowned Africa Champions as Senegal Finishes as Runner-Up

Historic Victory for Moroccan National Team

The African Football Confederation (CAF) has made a significant announcement regarding the results of the latest edition of the continental championship, declaring Morocco as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. This revelation comes after the CAF appeals committee ruled that Senegal had withdrawn from the final match, leading to Morocco's victory being recognized with a formal score of three goals to nil. Consequently, Senegal has secured the runner-up position, while Nigeria has placed third in the tournament.

Individual Accolades and Disciplinary Overview

Alongside Morocco's triumph, individual awards were also distributed following this monumental announcement. Senegalese star Sadio Mane was honored as the best player of the tournament, while Moroccan Ibrahim Diyez emerged as the top scorer. Additionally, Yassine Bounou from Morocco was recognized as the best goalkeeper. The award for the best playmaker went to Nigeria's Ademola Lookman, and the Fair Play award was presented to the Moroccan national team. In terms of discipline, the CAF report indicated that Senegal faced the most penalties, accumulating 17 yellow cards and one red card, contributing to an overall total of 210 yellow cards and nine red cards distributed throughout the tournament.

As reported by kech24.com.

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