CAF Awards Morocco 2025 CAN Victory After Final Dispute With Senegal
The appeal panel of the Confederation of African Football has overturned the on-field result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final. The jury declared Senegal to have forfeited the match. Morocco was awarded a 3-0 victory by default.
The match took place on 18 January in Morocco. On the pitch, Senegal had won 1-0 after extra time. Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal during play, before the CAF ruling.
Grounds for the forfeit
CAF said Senegal left the field following a late penalty decision. The penalty was taken by Brahim Diaz and missed with a panenka attempt. Several Senegal players then walked off and returned to their dressing room.
Fans also invaded the pitch. Stewards clashed with supporters. CAF applied Article 84 of the CAN regulations to pronounce the forfeit.
Disciplinary measures
The appeal jury imposed targeted sanctions after reviewing the incidents. The panel confirmed penalties against individuals and the host federation.
- Ismaël Saibari received a two-match ban, with one match suspended.
- A previously announced $100,000 fine for Saibari was lifted.
- The Royal Moroccan Football Federation must pay $50,000 over ball-retriever conduct.
Possible next steps
The Senegalese Football Federation may take the case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The federation had not appealed the initial CAF decision. The new verdict could prompt formal legal action.
Sporting and symbolic fallout
The ruling hands Morocco its second continental title. The victory ends a 49-year wait for the nation. The team captured the trophy on home soil.
Walid Regragui, who led the side to the final, has since been replaced by Mohamed Ouahbi. The decision will likely spark strong reactions among supporters in both countries.
The episode will influence narratives around CAF Awards Morocco 2025 CAN victory after final dispute with Senegal. Observers across world football are expected to react to this unprecedented ruling.
This report was prepared for Filmogaz.com using official CAF announcements and competition records.
