Can the week get any worse for Bayern Munich’s Nicolas Jackson?

Nicolas Jackson of Senegal celebrate during the AFCON final between Morocco and Senegal at Complexe Sportif Prince Moulay Abdellah, Rabat, Morocco on January 19, 2026. (Photo by Ulrik Pedersen/NurPhoto via Getty Images) | NurPhoto via Getty Images Bayern Munich backup striker Nicolas Jackson is having a pretty terrible few days. After his reckless challenge on Saturday during a 1-1 draw vs.

Bayer Leverkusen earned him a red card and a two-game suspension in the Bundesliga, the week — somehow — has gotten worse. AFCON champion Senegal was stripped of its title in favor of Morocco. Jackson, of course, was on that Senegal squad that defeat Morocco 1-0 to win the crown.

So…what happened? ESPN had the details: Morocco was stunningly awarded the Africa Cup of Nations title Tuesday by appeals judges who overturned Senegal’s victory in a chaotic final in January. The Confederation of African Football said its appeal board ruled Senegal was “declared to have forfeited the Final” and its 1-0 win in extra time becomes a 3-0 default win for host nation Morocco.

In the Jan. 18 final in Rabat, Senegal players left the field in protest during stoppage time for 15 minutes, and fans tried to storm the field when Morocco was awarded a penalty. When play resumed, Morocco forward Brahim Díaz’s penalty was saved and Senegal scored the only goal in extra time.