An article circulating online claiming the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and awarded it to Morocco is entirely false. The 2025 AFCON tournament, scheduled to be held in Morocco, has not yet taken place.
CAF has made no such announcement regarding the 2025 championship. The most recent AFCON tournament concluded in early 2024, with Ivory Coast winning the title. The next edition is set for 2025.
The false report included a fabricated quote attributed to Senegalese midfielder Idrissa Gueye. There is no verified statement from Gueye or CAF officials supporting the claim of a title revocation or a change in the 2025 tournament host.
Authorities and fact-checking organizations have flagged this story as misinformation. Fans are advised to rely on official CAF communications for accurate information regarding AFCON scheduling and results.
