Senegal stripped, Morocco awarded title
Senegal stripped of 2025 AFCON title, Morocco crowned, sparking reactions across Africa. And as Gulf tensions rise after Iran鈥檚 retaliation, what could this mean for Sudan?
We examine the continent鈥檚 reaction after Senegal鈥檚 1鈥�0 AFCON final win from 18 January was overturned, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) instead awarding Morocco a 3鈥�0 victory. CAF's disciplinary committee ruled that Senegal鈥檚 walk-off protest amounted to a forfeit following Morocco鈥檚 challenge to the initial decision. Senegal has now appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
And Sudan鈥檚 civil war is now approaching its third year. The conflict began as a power struggle between the Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces, and both sides have relied heavily on external support from Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and Iran. As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf countries in retaliation for US-Isreal strikes, questions are growing about these countries continued support for the warring parties in Sudan.
Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna
Producers: Keikantse Shumba
Technical Producer: Mbarak Abdallah
Senior Producers: Bella Twine and Blessing Aderogba
Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla
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