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CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the 2025 AFCON final by walking off after a stoppage-time Moroccan penalty, awarding the title to Morocco; Senegalese officials, led by Augustin Senghor, condemn the decision as unjust and say they will appeal to CAS.
CAF stripped Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco; Senegal denounces the move as illegal and deeply unjust and pledges to appeal, two months after their dramatic victory in Rabat and hero’s welcome in Dakar.
CAF's appeals committee stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco, triggering anger across Africa and prompting critics to call the decision a setback for refereeing finality and CAF governance; observers expect CAS to reverse the ruling, underscoring a reputational test for Patrice Motsepe's presidency.
CAF ruled Senegal forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final for leaving the pitch in protest, awarding the title to hosts Morocco, prompting jubilant celebrations in Morocco and anger and appeals from Senegal, which plans to challenge the decision and call for investigations into CAF.
Senegal rejects CAF’s ruling that stripped them of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco following a stoppage-time penalty and a pitch protest; the FSF plans to appeal to CAS and has called for an independent international investigation into CAF, while FIFA condemned the walk-off and Ifab opened a review into protest-related decisions.
CAF's appeal board overturned Senegal's final win, declaring Morocco the 3-0 winner 57 days after the match, after ruling Senegal walked off in protest violated AFCON rules (Articles 82 and 84); Senegal could pursue CAS relief, and the decision comes amid broader scrutiny of officiating and penalties in the tournament.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino urged CAF to take action after chaotic AFCON final where Senegal’s players briefly walked off in protest over a stoppage-time Morocco penalty; CAF and FRMF condemned the incidents and opened investigations, with potential disciplinary measures anticipated.