The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a firm denial following allegations of match-fixing related to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. Reports had circulated online suggesting the tournament's final, scheduled to be contested by Senegal and Morocco, was subject to pre-determination.
In an official statement dated March 24, 2026, CAF labeled the claims as "completely false and baseless." The continental body stated it maintains the highest standards of integrity for all its competitions and urged the public to disregard the misinformation.
The 2025 AFCON is set to be hosted by Morocco. The draw for the tournament finals has not yet been conducted, meaning the participating teams and the final match-up are not officially known. CAF has not announced any investigation into the matter, standing by the legitimacy of its upcoming event.
