In a stunning turn of events that has sent shockwaves through African football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Appeal Board has officially declared Morocco the winners of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025.
The decision follows a successful appeal by the Federation Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), which saw the original CAF Disciplinary Board decision set aside in favour of a much harsher verdict against the Senegal National Team.
The Appeal Board ruled that the Senegal National Team infringed upon Article 82 of the tournament regulations.
Consequently, in strict application of Article 84, Senegal has been declared to have forfeited the Final Match.
The official scoreline for the final has now been recorded as 3–0 in favour of Morocco, effectively handing the Atlas Lions the continental crown on home soil.
Key findings from the CAF Appeal Board
Appeal Upheld: The protest lodged by the FRMF was declared admissible in form and ultimately successful.
Regulatory Infringement: The Board found that the conduct of the Senegal team fell directly within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON Regulations.
Decision Overturned: The previous ruling by the CAF Disciplinary Board was completely set aside to make way for this new declaration.
While the trophy is traditionally decided on the pitch, this administrative victory cements Morocco’s place in the history books for the 2025 edition.
The ruling concludes a dramatic saga regarding the conduct of the Senegalese side, ensuring that the FRMF celebrates a historic triumph in front of their home fans.
“It is declared that the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), through the conduct of its team, infringed Article 82 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations,” the CAF statement read.
I hope FUFA are watching how to cover all bases in detail, on and off the field.
If the report is true, it’s a shame to African football. The treatment Morocco meted to visiting countries was deplorable and disgusting. Look at the personnel called ballboys, they’re old than normal and were there for a purpose, look how they ill-treated the opponents chasing and tripping them on the touchline in full view of the world. CAF see nothing wrong. Senegal left the field for their own safety, tampers were boiling, terror was imminent.
Hope we can boycott the CAF until they reverse the decision, Senegal is the winner, finish and klaar