Senegal Takes CAF to CAS Over AFCON 2025 Final Ruling

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced its decision to take legal action against the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the controversial ruling that awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final victory to Morocco.

Senegal had secured a 1-0 win on the pitch, but CAF’s appeal panel later overturned the result in favor of Morocco, sparking outrage across the Senegalese football community.

In a strongly worded statement, the federation condemned the ruling as ‘iniquitous’ and vowed to defend the integrity of Senegalese football through all available legal channels.

The case will now be referred to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), the highest authority in international sporting disputes.

Officials in Dakar insist that the principles of sporting fairness were disregarded and hope CAS will annul CAF’s decision, restoring Senegal’s rightful victory.

The dispute has ignited heated debate among fans and analysts, raising broader questions about governance and transparency in African football.