Morocco will pursue legal action over the outcome of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final, where opponents Senegal walked off the field to protest a penalty awarded against them but later returned to win the match.

Moroccan fans were left crestfallen on Sunday after their team lost the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 to Senegal after extra time in a tense encounter at Rabat's Moulay Abdellah Stadium.

The African Cup of Nations final was chaotic, to say the least. But beware, teams from the continent are on the rise and could make an impact at this year's World Cup.

Senegal are Africa Cup of Nations champions after a 1-0 win against Morocco in a chaotic final in Rabat. Pape Gueye scored the only goal of the game with a thumping strike into the top corner in extra time.

Morocco have achieved their highest FIFA men's world ranking, rising to eighth, despite losing the Africa Cup of Nations final to Senegal, who climbed to 12th on Monday.Morocco were beaten 1-0 after extra time by Senegal in the decider in Rabat on Sunday,

Morocco star Brahim Diaz admits his "soul hurts" after missing a crucial penalty in his country's Africa Cup of Nations final loss to Senegal. The Real Madrid ace won Morocco a controversial penalty deep into stoppage time,

There may be repercussions following their loss on Sunday, at the end of what was supposed to be a triumphant tournament on home soil

The African Union Commission praised Morocco for what it described as the “exemplary” organisation of the Africa Cup of Nations, thanking the country’s leadership, government and people for hosting the tournament.