The Senegalese Football Federation has rejected the Confederation of African Football Appeal Board’s decision to award Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and announced it will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
On Tuesday, CAF’s appeal board declared Morocco champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, overturning the original result of the final against Senega
The ruling cited Senegal’s walk-off during the match in Rabat on January 19 as grounds for forfeiture.
The FSF criticised the decision, calling it damaging to the credibility of African football.
“The Senegalese Football Federation denounces an unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable decision that discredits African football,” the statement read.
“To defend its rights and the interests of Senegalese football, the Federation will initiate, as soon as possible, an appeal procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
“The FSF reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the values of integrity and sporting justice, and will keep the public informed of the follow-up to this matter.”
