Senegal and Morocco are set to return to international football during the March 2026 window, marking their first matches since the controversial and unresolved conclusion to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The final, held in 2025, descended into chaos, leading to protracted legal battles between the Senegalese and Moroccan football federations over the official result and championship title.
According to verified reports, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not officially declared a champion for the 2025 tournament as of March 2026, with the matter still subject to ongoing legal proceedings at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Both national teams have had to prepare for upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers amidst this unprecedented uncertainty.
Senegal is scheduled to face Tunisia, while Morocco will play against Croatia in the upcoming friendly matches. These fixtures represent a tentative step back to normalcy for the players and fans, focusing on sport rather than litigation. The outcomes of the pending CAS rulings remain highly anticipated, as they will finally determine the official champion of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
