Senegal are refusing to hand back the Africa cup of Nations trophy – after being stripped of the title they won back in January.
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Senegal had beaten Morocco 1-0 in the cup final – but walked off the pitch in protest at an earlier penalty decision.
Now, 58 days later, officials say the walk-out broke the rules of the game.
Awarding the prestigious trophy to hosts Morocco.
Senegal says the decision is unjust, unprecedented and unacceptable – and will appeal.
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