Africa Cup of Nations: Senegal Stripped, WAFCON Delayed
For African football fans, keeping up with the Africa Cup of Nations now means tracking controversy alongside the usual schedule — Senegal, winner of the 2021 title, was stripped of it after a walkout during the final, a decision now under appeal. This article untangles that saga, explains why the women’s tournament is delayed, and lays out everything upcoming and winners list.
Most AFCON titles: Egypt (7) · Current title holder (2023): Ivory Coast · Next AFCON edition: 2025 (Morocco) · AFCON 2027 hosts: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda · WAFCON 2026 status: Postponed (new date TBD)
Quick snapshot
- Outcome of Senegal’s CAS appeal (SABC News)
- New date for WAFCON 2026 (DW News) (SABC News)
- Exact reasons for WAFCON postponement (DW News) (SABC News)
- Feb 2023: Senegal wins 2021 ACO (DW News) (CAF strips title)
- Jul 2023: Walkout during final (CAF strips title)
- Sep 2023: CAF strips title, awards to Morocco (DW News) (CAF strips title)
- Oct 2023: Senegal files CAS appeal (SABC News) (CAF strips title)
- AFCON 2025: Morocco, June-July 2025 (DW News)
- AFCON 2027 Co-hosted by Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda (DW News)
- WAFCON 2026: Postponed, new date TBD (DW News)
The five key facts below give you the essential numbers at a glance: Egypt’s dominance, the current champion, and where the next tournaments will be held.
| Label | Value |
|---|---|
| Most AFCON titles | Egypt (7) |
| Current champion (2023) | Ivory Coast |
| Next AFCON host/year | Morocco 2025 |
| AFCON 2027 hosts | Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda |
| WAFCON 2026 status | Postponed |
Why has Senegal been stripped of its title?
The decision to strip Senegal of the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title is unprecedented in AFCON history. It stems from a walkout during the final against Morocco in July 2023.
What led to the walkout protest?
- During the final in Rabat, with the score tied, the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco. Senegal’s players left the field for 14 minutes towards the end of regulation time (CAF strips Senegal AFCON title).
- Senegal eventually returned and won the match 1-0 in extra time (CAF strips Senegal AFCON title).
- Morocco’s initial protest was rejected by CAF’s Disciplinary Board, but the Appeals BoardBI overturned that ruling (CAF strips Senegal AFCON title).
Has Senegal appealed the decision?
Yes. The Senegal Football Federation called the ruling unfair and unprecedented, and has confirmed it will appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Switzerland (SABC News).
What is the current status of the appeal?
The outcome of the CAS appeal pending. Senegal argues that the referee had full authority under CAF rules to allow play to resume, and by doing so the final result should stand (DW News). Meanwhile, Senegal’s government has called for an international investigation while suspectly corrup at CAF (DW News).
The decision sets a precedent for player conduct discipline in AFCON
Why is Wafcon postponed?
What factors caused the postponement?
CAF has cited a combination of scheduling conflicts and exact reasons remain vague (DW News).
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- Feb 2023: Senegal wins 2021 AFCON (DW News)
- Jul 2023: Walkout during final (CAF strips title) News)
- Sep 2023: CAF strips title, awards Morocco award (DW News)
- Oct 2023: Serbia online appeal (SABC News)
- AFCON July 2025 (DW News)
- Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda (DW News)
- WAFCON 2026: Postponed, new date TBD (DW News)
