A group of Moroccan lawyers has announced legal action following Senegal's declaration that it will host a ceremony for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy. The ceremony, announced by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), is planned as part of the trophy tour ahead of the 2025 tournament, which Morocco is scheduled to host.
The Moroccan Lawyers' Club stated it is preparing legal proceedings to assert Morocco's exclusive rights as the host nation. The group argues that such promotional events for the trophy should be under the sole authority of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Moroccan organizing committee.
As of March 2026, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has not issued an official public statement regarding the dispute. The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations is still slated to be held in Morocco, marking the second time the country will host the tournament.
The legal challenge highlights ongoing tensions in African football administration, though it remains unclear what specific legal avenues the Moroccan group will pursue or what the immediate impact will be on the trophy tour or tournament preparations.
