Morocco named AFCON 2025 champions after CAF ruling
The Confederation of African Football has updated its records to declare Morocco as the champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The decision follows a controversial final, where Senegal had initially won on the field. CAF’s Appeals Board later ruled that Senegal forfeited the match, resulting in a 3-0 victory for Morocco. The ruling has sparked debate and criticism, with Senegal’s football federation planning to appeal.
Match highlights
- Morocco is now officially listed as the 2025 AFCON champion, with Senegal as runners-up and Nigeria in third place.
- The update follows a ruling issued on March 18 by CAF’s Appeals Board, overturning the on-field result of the January 18 final in Rabat.
- Senegal had initially defeated Morocco 1-0 in extra time, but a controversial penalty and subsequent protest led to the forfeit.
- CAF’s Appeals Board determined that Senegal’s actions constituted a forfeit under Article 84 of the AFCON Regulations, awarding a 3-0 win to Morocco.
- Senegal’s football federation condemned the ruling and plans to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
