The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially dismissed the Royal Moroccan Football Federation's (FRMF) appeal against the refereeing of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The decision, announced on March 18, 2026, confirms Senegal's 2-1 victory over Morocco as the tournament's official result.
Morocco's federation had filed a formal protest, citing alleged refereeing errors during the match held in Rabat on March 9, 2025. The FRMF called for the match to be replayed. After a review process, CAF's disciplinary board stated it found no grounds to overturn the outcome, upholding the integrity of the officiating.
The ruling has drawn significant media attention across Africa and internationally, with many outlets framing it as the final chapter in a contentious tournament conclusion. Moroccan media have expressed strong disappointment, while Senegalese and other international press have largely reported the decision as a procedural closure.
CAF has emphasized that its disciplinary procedures have been followed and that the result is now definitive. The governing body has urged all parties to accept the outcome and focus on future competitions.
