Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON title won in chaotic final against Morocco
Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in an extraordinary final in Rabat on Jan. That avoided the game being abandoned amid angry scenes in the stadium as Moroccan police clashed with Senegal fans. Tensions had risen when Senegal had a goal disallowed in stoppage time, minutes before the penalty was awarded.Morocco’s missed penalty kick also entered soccer lore.
- ▪Senegal beat Morocco 1-0 after extra time in an extraordinary final in Rabat on Jan.
- ▪That avoided the game being abandoned amid angry scenes in the stadium as Moroccan police clashed with Senegal fans.
- ▪Tensions had risen when Senegal had a goal disallowed in stoppage time, minutes before the penalty was awarded.Morocco’s missed penalty kick also entered soccer lore.
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- ▪ Senegal gets CAS date for appeal to regain AFCON from Morocco — Al Jazeera English
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Open this photo in gallery:Senegal's Sadio Mane holds the trophy aloft as he celebrates with teammates after winning the Africa Cup of Nations final soccer match between Senegal and Morocco in Rabat, Morocco, in January.Youssef Loulidi/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountSenegal’s appeal to regain the Africa Cup of Nations title it won in a chaotic final against host nation Morocco in January will be heard at sport’s highest court on Oct.
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