Morocco taking AFCON title from Senegal dubbed 'joke of the century'

The Confederation of African Football has stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, a decision observers have heavily criticized as absurd. Senegal won the tournament but has now lost the championship designation under unclear circumstances involving CAF's ruling. The decision has sparked significant backlash, with critics calling the move a "joke of the century" and questioning CAF's authority and decision-making process. This reversal raises serious questions about the integrity of African football's premier competition and CAF's governance. The exact grounds for CAF's action remain disputed, but the controversy threatens to damage confidence in the continental championship.