30/03/2026
CAF Awaits CAS Ruling on AFCON Final
By Mwamba Makonde
Confederation of African Football –CAF- President PATRICE MOTSEPE says the organisation will respect the independence of its judicial bodies and abide by any ruling from the Court of Arbitration for Sport –CAS- in the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations final dispute.
This follows a decision to overturn Senegal’s result and declare Morocco winners of the 2025 tournament.
Speaking during a press briefing in Cairo, MOTSEPE said while there are rulings by CAF’s judicial bodies he may not agree with as a football spectator, his role as president requires him to uphold their independence, integrity and credibility.
He said CAF remains committed to following its statutes and regulations, as well as those of FIFA.
MOTSEPE disclosed that Senegal had already received the prize money, including 10 million Sengo, along with the trophy.
He added that the matter is now before CAS, and CAF will abide by the outcome.
Senegal had beaten Morocco 1–0 in the final played on 18 January, but the match was disrupted when Senegalese players refused to continue following a stoppage-time penalty decision.
Play resumed after a 17-minute delay, with BRAHIM DÍAZ missing the penalty before PAPE GUEYE scored in extra time.
However, CAF’s Appeal Board later ruled that Senegal had forfeited the match, awarding Morocco a 3–0 victory.
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