In an unprecedented turn for continental football, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has declared Morocco as the new champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The Appeals Committee decided to annul the original result of the final after upholding the appeal filed by the Moroccan federation against Senegal.
The Cup is taken away from Senegal
The resolution is based on the application of articles 82 and 84 of the regulations. The CAF ruled that the behavior of the Senegal team constituted a serious infringement, declaring their defeat by administrative “no-show.” Consequently, the official score of the match has been set at 3-0 in favor of Morocco, awarding them the title at the desks.
Sanctions and fines for both teams
The ruling also included additional disciplinary measures. Moroccan player Ismaël Saibari received a two-match suspension, although a $100,000 fine was withdrawn. Meanwhile, the Moroccan federation must pay various reduced fines for incidents with ball boys and the use of lasers during the tournament.
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