On March 17, 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) made a resounding decision by stripping Senegal of its African champion title and awarding it to Morocco by default. However, many Senegalese, including the former president of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), have criticized the jury's composition, the quorum, and the incompatibility of one of its members, calling into question the legitimacy of this decision. Let's break it down to separate fact from fiction.
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.