What happened
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of their AFCON title after a walk-off protest in the final against Morocco, awarding the trophy to the runners-up via boardroom decision. Meanwhile, Manchester City will face Arsenal in the Carabao Cup final on March 22 at Wembley.
Why it matters
The unprecedented ruling denies Senegal their hard-fought victory, sparking outrage and potential appeals that impact national legacies and star players. Arsenal enter as favorites against a struggling City side, offering bettors value on the Gunners amid title race implications.
What to watch
Monitor Senegal's CAS appeal and CAF statements; track injury updates and confirmed lineups for the City-Arsenal final.
