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Senegal–Morocco friendship strained after AFCON title dispute

Longstanding ties between Dakar and Rabat have been tested since Senegal's mid-January Africa Cup of Nations win was later revoked and awarded to Morocco.

Published Apr 3, 2026, 12:27 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Dakar and Rabat have longstanding ties but relations have been strained since the Africa Cup of Nations final. Senegal won the tournament in mid-January before being stripped of the title, which was transferred to Morocco.