The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially announced that Morocco have been declared winners of the Africa Cup of Nations following a dramatic overturning of the final result.

In a statement released late Tuesday, CAF confirmed that Senegal forfeited the match due to a breach of tournament regulations. As a result, the governing body awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory, effectively handing them the continental title.

CAF did not immediately provide full details of the violation but stated that the decision followed a review of official reports and disciplinary procedures in line with competition rules.

The ruling has sparked widespread reactions across the football community, with fans and analysts debating the implications of such a rare post-match decision in a major continental final.

Officials said the decision is final and binding, emphasizing CAF’s commitment to upholding discipline, fairness, and the integrity of African football competitions.

Morocco’s triumph marks a significant milestone for the North African nation, while Senegal’s forfeiture raises questions about compliance with tournament regulations at the highest level.

Further clarification from CAF is expected as stakeholders seek more details on the circumstances that led to the decision.