The Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF) has rejected the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) ruling that awarded Morocco the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, announcing its intention to appeal the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
CAF’s Appeal Board ruled on Tuesday that Senegal forfeited the final match, officially recording a 3-0 victory in favor of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football. The ruling followed chaotic scenes in Rabat, where Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest over a disallowed goal and a controversial penalty decision.
In a statement, the FSF said it had formally noted CAF’s decision in case DC23316. “The Senegalese Football Federation has today taken note of the notification of the decision rendered on March 17, 2026,” the statement read.
CAF upheld Morocco’s appeal, overturning an earlier disciplinary ruling on procedural grounds. The Appeals Board found the appeal admissible and overturned the Disciplinary Board’s decision, citing Senegal’s right to be heard.
The governing body determined that Senegal’s conduct violated Articles 82 and 84, resulting in the forfeiture. “CAF declared that the FSF violated Article 82 and awarded the match 3-0 to Morocco,” the FSF added.
Condemning the ruling, the Senegalese federation described the decision as unfair, unprecedented, and damaging to the credibility of African football.
To defend its rights, the FSF confirmed it would challenge the verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport and pledged to keep the public informed throughout the process. “The Federation will initiate an appeal before the Court of Arbitration for Sport,” it stated, reaffirming its commitment to integrity and transparency in the game.
