The Senegalese Football Federation has dismissed the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board’s ruling that awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and announced plans to appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
On Tuesday, Morocco were officially named champions after the CAF Appeal Board overturned the final’s result, ruling that Senegal forfeited the match following their walk-off in Rabat on January 19. The ruling came after Morocco filed a protest over the chaotic final, during which Senegal players briefly left the field following a disallowed goal and a penalty awarded to the hosts. The appeal board determined that this action constituted misconduct and forfeiture under Articles 82 and 84 of the competition regulations.
On Wednesday, the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football issued a statement noting the decision of CAF’s Appeal Committee in case DC23316, which stemmed from a complaint filed during match 52, the final of the TotalEnergies AFCON Morocco 2025 between Senegal and Morocco.
In response to the ruling, the Senegalese federation condemned the decision, calling it harmful to the integrity of African football. “The Senegalese Football Federation denounces an unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision that undermines African football,” the statement read.
The federation also confirmed that it intends to appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.
