The ongoing saga of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco has taken a dramatic turn as Morocco alleges that match officials were pressured not to penalize Senegal during their protest. The controversy began in Rabat when Senegal, under coach Pape Thiaw, walked off the pitch for about 15 minutes in response to a controversial late penalty awarded to Morocco. After resuming play, Senegal managed to secure a 1-0 victory in extra time, thanks to a goal from Pape Gueye. However, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) ruled Senegal's walk-off as a forfeit, stripping them of the title and awarding it to Morocco. This decision is now being challenged by Senegal at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Adding complexity to the situation, a report from RMCSport claims that Moroccan federation secretary general Tarik Najem has alleged that referee Olivier Safari was instructed not to issue yellow cards to Senegalese players during the protest. This raises questions about the integrity of the officiating and whether the referee was under undue pressure to maintain the match's continuity. With new allegations emerging, the AFCON final controversy shows no signs of resolution.