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CAF Strips Senegal of AFCON Title, Awards to Morocco; Man City vs Arsenal in Carabao Cup Final

Shocking AFCON reversal rewrites history as Premier League powerhouses clash in Wembley with Arsenal as.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 201 min read
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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.

What to watch: Monitor Senegal's CAS appeal and CAF statements; track injury updates and confirmed lineups for the City-Arsenal final.

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