The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has issued a statement refuting viral online claims that the result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final was overturned. The false reports suggested that an appeals jury had declared Morocco the winner two months after Senegal's victory.
CAF's communication department confirmed to fact-checking agencies that the sporting result of the final, played on March 9, 2025, in Rabat, remains unchanged. Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 after extra time to win their second AFCON title.
No official appeals jury or disciplinary body within CAF has reviewed or overturned the match's outcome. The original source of the claim appears to be a satirical website, with the fabricated story later spreading on social media.
CAF urges the public and media to rely only on official communications from its verified channels for accurate information regarding its competitions and decisions.
