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By: Modou Touray
In a stunning and dramatic decision, the Appeal Jury of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded the trophy to Morocco.
The ruling, delivered under Article 84 of the Rules of the Africa Cup of Nations, declared the Senegal national team “free” in the final of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025. The result has now been homologated as a 3–0 victory in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).
The decision has sent shockwaves through the footballing world, effectively rewriting the outcome of the continent’s most prestigious tournament months after the final whistle. Senegal, who had celebrated their triumph, now find themselves stripped of the title, while Morocco are retroactively crowned champions.
Legal Grounds
CAF’s Appeal Jury cited Article 84 of the competition’s rules as the basis for the ruling, though the full details of the legal reasoning remain to be disclosed. The judgment is being described as one of the most dramatic reversals in African football history.
Reactions Expected
The ruling is certain to spark outrage among Senegalese fans and officials, while Moroccan supporters will celebrate a historic victory handed down in the courtroom rather than on the pitch.
