Senegal rejects CAF ruling, heads to CAS over AFCON 2025 dispute
SPORTS (NPA) — March 18, 2026 — The Senegalese Football Federation has rejected yesterday’s ruling by the CAF Appeals Board (DC23316) declaring Morocco the winner of AFCON 2025. Senegal described the decision as unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable, saying it discredits African football.
In a statement signed by its Secretary General on March 17, the Federation announced plans to appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.
The statement noted that the CAF Appeals Board upheld Morocco’s protest, set aside the CAF Disciplinary Board’s earlier decision, and ruled that Senegal’s conduct fell under Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON Regulations. As a result, Senegal was deemed to have forfeited the final, with the match recorded as 3–0 in favour of Morocco.
Senegal denounced the ruling, pledging to defend its rights and the interests of Senegalese football at CAS. The Federation reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and sporting justice, promising to keep the public informed of developments.
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