Claims circulating online that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has stripped Senegal of its 2023 Africa Cup of Nations title and awarded it to Morocco are entirely false. A search of official CAF communications and reputable sports news sources reveals no such decision has been made.
The 2023 AFCON, held in CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, concluded on February 11, 2024, with Senegal losing to the host nation in the round of 16. The tournament was won by CΓ΄te d'Ivoire, who defeated Nigeria 2-1 in the final. This result remains official and uncontested by the governing body.
The false claim appears to have originated from a satirical or fabricated social media post. French NBA player Nicolas Batum, known for his support of the Moroccan national team, has not made any public comment on this specific fabricated scenario as of March 19, 2026.
CAF has established protocols for addressing disputes, but there is no credible evidence of any official challenge to the 2023 tournament's outcome. Fans are advised to rely on official CAF channels and established sports news outlets for accurate information.
