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Morocco to Take Legal Action Over Cup Final

Published January 19, 2026, 18:13
Morocco to Take Legal Action Over Cup Final

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has announced it will take legal action regarding the Africa Cup of Nations final, which it lost to Senegal 1-0 in extra time. The FRMF cites Senegal's departure from the field during the final, as well as the events that followed the referee's decision to award a penalty considered fair by many experts. The federation argues that Senegal's behavior negatively impacted the normal course of the match and the performance of its players. This move signals Morocco's strong dissatisfaction with the outcome of the final and its belief that irregularities occurred that affected the result.