The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has definitively dismissed the final appeal lodged by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) concerning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final. The match, held on February 9, 2025, saw Morocco defeat Senegal 2-1 in a controversial encounter in Rabat.
Senegal's appeal centered on a disputed penalty awarded to Morocco in the 85th minute, converted by Achraf Hakimi for the winning goal. The FSF argued the decision was a clear refereeing error. CAF's judicial bodies reviewed the case and upheld the original match result, stating the referee's decision on the field was final according to the laws of the game.
This ruling from CAF's appeal committee marks the end of the formal legal process. The federation's statement confirmed the matter is now closed, and the trophy will remain with Morocco as the 2025 AFCON champions.
