Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has defended the organization's impartiality and the independence of its judicial bodies following decisions that confirmed Morocco as the winner of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. The statement was made on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in response to questions about the tournament's outcome.
Motsepe emphasized that no African country receives preferential treatment from CAF. He praised the independence of CAF's disciplinary committee and other judicial instances, which recently upheld results from the 2025 final. The decisions followed appeals related to the match where Morocco was declared champion.
The CAF president's comments aim to address perceptions and ensure confidence in the continent's football governance. He reiterated CAF's commitment to fair play and transparent processes for all member associations.
