Senegal to appeal AFCON title decision after CAF ruling
The Senegalese Football Federation has rejected the Confederation of African Football's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. The ruling came after the CAF Appeal Board determined that Senegal forfeited the final match following a walk-off incident. In response, Senegal criticized the verdict and announced plans to challenge it at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The federation emphasized its commitment to integrity and sporting justice.
Match highlights
- The CAF Appeal Board awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco after overturning the final result against Senegal.
- The decision followed Senegal's walk-off during the final in Rabat on January 19.
- CAF declared Senegal had forfeited the match, recording a 3–0 score in favor of Morocco.
- The Senegalese Football Federation described the ruling as unfair and damaging to African football.
- Senegal confirmed it will appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
