The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made an unprecedented decision regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Months after Morocco defeated Senegal in the championship match, CAF has officially stripped Morocco of the title.
The governing body ruled that Morocco fielded an ineligible player during the tournament. According to CAF regulations, this violation nullifies the results of the matches in which the player participated, leading to the disqualification of the team's title claim.
As the runner-up, Senegal has been awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations championship. The Senegalese Football Federation has accepted the title. CAF has stated that this decision underscores its commitment to enforcing competition regulations strictly and without exception.
