The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a statement categorically denying false reports circulating online that claimed Senegal's 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title had been revoked. The viral misinformation suggested a court of appeal had made such a decision following unspecified incidents.
CAF's communication department confirmed to fact-checking organizations that no such ruling exists and Senegal remains the reigning champion. The original trophy was presented to the team following their victory over Egypt in the final held in YaoundΓ©, Cameroon.
Online misinformation regarding African football governance has been a recurring issue. CAF urged the public and media to rely only on official statements from its verified channels for accurate information concerning continental competitions and disciplinary matters.
