The appeals committee, convened to rule on the appeal submitted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), overturned the previous decision of the Disciplinary Committee.
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Citing articles 82 and 84 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations, the authorities determined that the conduct of the Senegal national team warranted a severe penalty.
As a direct consequence, Senegal has been declared to have forfeited the final. Thus, the official score will be recorded as 3-0 in favour of Morocco.