Nigeria, March 18 -- The decision by the Confederation of African Football to award Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the AFCON 2025 final has triggered a wave of strong and divided reactions across the football world, with players, officials, journalists, and fans sharply split over the ruling.

CAF's Appeal Board announced on Tuesday that Senegal had forfeited the final under Article 84 of its regulations, overturning the Teranga Lions' 1-0 extra-time win in Rabat. The match, played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, had been overshadowed by chaotic scenes late in regulation time when Senegal players briefly walked off the pitch in protest after a penalty was awarded to Morocco.

While CAF insists the decision followed due proce...