Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), is on a working visit to Senegal. The trip follows CAF's controversial decision to retroactively award the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, stripping Senegal of the championship.
The decision, announced in early March 2026, was based on a ruling by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). CAS upheld charges of fielding an ineligible player by Senegal during the tournament, leading to the disqualification of all its results. This administrative sanction resulted in Morocco being declared the 2021 champion.
Motsepe's mission is described as one of "rehabilitation and dialogue" with Senegalese football authorities and government officials. He aims to address the fallout from the decision and discuss the future of Senegalese football within the continental body.
The visit has drawn significant local media attention, with the topic dominating sports news. The Senegalese Football Federation has previously expressed its profound disappointment with the CAS ruling but indicated it would comply with the decision.
