Softfootball has confirmed that the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) Enchantment Board formally dominated that the Senegal nationwide soccer staff forfeited the AFCON 2025 remaining, awarding the Morocco nationwide soccer staff a 3–0 victory and the continental title 57 days after the match.
The ruling, made below Article 84, follows Senegal’s choice to stroll off the pitch throughout the chaotic remaining in Morocco amid disputes over officiating. Initially, Senegal had been celebrated as champions, marking what seemed to be their second Africa Cup of Nations title after their 2021 triumph. Nevertheless, Morocco’s formal enchantment has now led to a dramatic reversal of the end result.
In response to Fabrizio Romano’s replace on his official X deal with, CAF’s official assertion introduced Morocco as winners, overturning one of the vital controversial finals in latest soccer historical past. The choice echoes uncommon precedents such because the Togo withdrawal 2010 AFCON, although this case carries far better significance because it entails a remaining.
Romano reported:
BREAKING: Morocco have been introduced as AFCON winners with remaining end result overturned by CAF. Senegal have been declared to have forfeited the match with Morocco declared 3-0 winners by official assertion. CAF assertion tonight.
Morocco had earlier threatened to escalate the matter to the Courtroom of Arbitration for Sport if no motion was taken, insisting they have been unfairly handled. In the meantime, FIFA confirmed it could not intervene, leaving jurisdiction solely to CAF.
The decision has sparked widespread debate, with critics questioning AFCON’s credibility, whereas supporters argue the ruling enforces self-discipline and respect for match laws.
