A major controversy shakes African football as Senegal officially appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport following CAF’s decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco.
The AFCON 2025 saga has taken a dramatic turn. The Court of Arbitration for Sport has confirmed receiving Senegal’s appeal against the decision made by the Confederation of African Football. Senegal had originally won the final 1-0 against Morocco on January 18, 2026. However, on March 17, CAF overturned the result and awarded the title to Morocco with a 3-0 decision by default, citing an administrative forfeit. The ruling sparked widespread debate and strong reactions across the football world.
Senegal have now taken the matter to the highest legal authority in sports. The appeal, officially registered on March 25, 2026, seeks to cancel CAF’s decision and reinstate the result achieved on the pitch. No hearing date has been announced yet, leaving the outcome uncertain. This high-stakes case could have major implications for the credibility of African competitions, as fans await a final verdict that may reshape the history of AFCON 2025.