In an address following the decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, CAF President Patrice Motsepe acknowledged the credibility challenges facing African football and reaffirmed the organization's commitment to integrity and transparency. Stressing the need for reform, Motsepe emphasized that CAF will not tolerate preferential treatment and is dedicated to ensuring fair and impartial decision-making across its judicial bodies.
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.