The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has formally rejected the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to award the hosting rights for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations to Morocco. The FSF released a statement on March 19, 2026, declaring it "rejects this decision" and reaffirms "the victory of the Lions on the pitch," referring to its national team.
CAF's Executive Committee announced on March 18, 2026, that Morocco would host the 2025 tournament after original hosts Guinea were stripped of the rights due to unpreparedness. The decision followed an evaluation report and a subsequent vote by the CAF Executive Committee.
In its response, the FSF argued that the selection process was flawed and did not follow proper procedure. The federation's statement emphasized the sporting merit of its bid and the readiness of its infrastructure, contrasting it with the circumstances that led to Guinea's removal.
The dispute marks a significant diplomatic clash within African football governance. The FSF has called for an extraordinary general assembly of CAF to review the decision, setting the stage for a potential legal and procedural battle over the hosting rights for the continent's premier football competition.
