Senegal set to be sanctioned for walk-off protest in Africa Cup of Nations final

Senegal could face disciplinary action after their players walked off the pitch in protest during the Africa Cup of Nations final. Picture: Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP

Senegal are set to be sanctioned for walking off the field in protest at a penalty award in the Africa Cup of Nations final.

The team were led off the field by head coach Pape Thiaw after hosts Morocco were awarded a penalty in the eighth minute of stoppage time following a VAR review, seconds after Senegal had a goal ruled out.