The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has released a report on the officiating of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Algeria. The report, reviewed by news outlets, acknowledges that referee Khaled Lemkecher made several incorrect decisions during the match, which Algeria won 2-1.
According to the findings, the errors were related to the management of the game and specific on-field incidents. The report stopped short of alleging any deliberate misconduct or "sacrifice" of the Senegalese team, framing the mistakes as serious lapses in judgment under high pressure.
In response to the report, CAF has suspended Lemkecher from officiating at international matches for an undisclosed period. The federation stated the suspension is part of its commitment to improving refereeing standards across the continent.
The Senegalese Football Federation had previously lodged a formal complaint regarding the officiating. The release of the CAF report brings a measure of official acknowledgment to their grievances, though it does not alter the tournament's result.
