The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal against the results of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), definitively confirming Morocco as the tournament champion. The appeal, filed by an unnamed national federation, contested the validity of the final match result.
CAS announced its decision on April 9, 2026, stating the appeal was "inadmissible" and that the sporting results of the competition, including Morocco's victory, stand. The ruling brings finality to the legal challenge that followed the tournament, which concluded in July 2025.
Morocco won the 2025 AFCON final, defeating an opponent in a match held in Morocco. The confirmation by sport's highest court solidifies the achievement for the Moroccan Football Federation and its players, including star defender Achraf Hakimi.
The CAS decision is binding and cannot be appealed further. This marks a significant moment for Moroccan football, cementing its status as a continental champion following its historic World Cup performance in 2022.
