The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially named Morocco as the winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations following a decision by its Appeals Board.
According to updated records on CAF’s website, Morocco are now listed as champions of the tournament, with Senegal placed second and Nigeria finishing third.
The decision comes after the Appeals Board overturned the original result of the final played on January 18 in Rabat, where Senegal had initially secured a 1-0 victory in extra time through a goal by Pape Gueye.
However, the match was marred by controversy after Senegalese players briefly walked off the pitch in protest over a late penalty awarded to Morocco. CAF ruled that the action amounted to a forfeiture under its competition regulations.
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As a result, the final has been officially recorded as a 3-0 win in favour of Morocco, handing the host nation their second AFCON title.
The ruling has sparked widespread debate, with critics questioning the fairness of overturning an on-field result. Senegal’s football federation has rejected the decision and confirmed plans to challenge it at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, a process that could take several months.
CAF President Patrice Motsepe defended the ruling, insisting that the decision was based strictly on established regulations and aimed at preserving the integrity of the competition.
