Senegal FA releases furious statement as CAF hands AFCON crown to Morocco
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Image Credits: X/@Equipe du Sénégal CAF has plunged African football into fresh controversy after officially stripping Senegal of their 2025 AFCON title and awarding the trophy to Morocco following an appeal over the chaotic final in Rabat. The CAF Appeal Jury ruled on 17 March that Senegal’s conduct in the showpiece – which was abandoned after the champions left the pitch in protest – breached articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations, and consequently recorded a 3-0 forfeit win in favour of the Moroccan federation.
The statement, released from Dakar on 17 March, insists Senegal’s rights were not respected during the appeal process and accuses the decision-makers of bringing African football into disrepute. Below is the full translated statement from the FSF: “The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has today taken note of the notification of the decision delivered on 17 March 2026 by the Appeal Jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), in the case DC23316.
“By this decision, the CAF Appeal Jury declared the appeal of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) admissible. “The Senegalese Football Federation denounces an iniquitous, unprecedented and unacceptable decision which brings discredit upon African football.” “In defence of its rights and the interests of Senegalese football, the Federation will, in the shortest possible time, initiate an appeal procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.” “The FSF reaffirms its unshakeable commitment to the values of integrity and sporting justice, and will keep the public informed of developments in this matter.” Liverpool legend Sadio Mane was the face of Senegal’s historic AFCON triumph back in 2022 and remained a central figure in the 2025 run, so seeing that latest title wiped from the record books is a gut punch for a player whose legacy with the national team was built on those landmark moments.