By Dasha Peregoudova, Bardia Jalayer and Somto (George) Ibenegbu ( March 20, 2026, 12:26 PM EDT) -- On Jan.18, 2026, Senegal seemingly triumphed over Morocco 1-0 in a tightly contested championship final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). However, nearly two months to the day after the match was played, Morocco has now been crowned champions and Senegal deemed to have forfeited the match following a decision from the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeal board....