RABAT, Jan ‌22 (Reuters) - Morocco's King Mohammed VI said on Thursday ‌that African fraternity would prevail after what he described ‌as "deplorable" acts that marred the closing minutes of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.

Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest ‍at a VAR-awarded penalty before returning ‍to beat hosts Morocco ‌1-0 after extra time on Sunday.