In response to the controversies surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has announced a sweeping reform program aimed at restoring trust and credibility in its operations, particularly in refereeing and judicial processes. Amidst internal turbulence and leadership changes, CAF is also reinforcing its commitment to governance and transparency, while positioning Morocco as a reliable host for future tournaments.
CAF declared Morocco African champions two months after the tournament, following Senegal’s infamous pitch walk-off, an unprecedented decision. Experts see it as both a delayed enforcement of the rules and a move to deter similar incidents.
In a stunning reversal, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco the winner of the AFCON 2025 final against Senegal, awarding a 3–0 victory without replaying the match. This decision follows an appeal by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, which successfully challenged the initial ruling by highlighting regulatory breaches by the Senegalese team.