France, March 18 -- "The Senegalese Football Federation condemns this unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable decision, which brings African football into disrepute," it said in a statement.

"To defend its rights and the interests of Senegalese football, the federation will, as soon as possible, file an appeal with the Cas in Lausanne."

On Tuesday night, top Caf officials upheld a Moroccan football federation appeal which was lodged after the Cup of Nations final on 18 January at the Stade Prince Moulay Abdellah in Rabat.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw ordered his players off the pitch in protest over the decision of referee Jean-Jacques Ndala to seek video assistance and award a stoppage-time penalty to Morocco minutes after ruling out ...