Africa Cup of Nations
CAF strips Senegal of AFCON 2025 title, awards Morocco victory; Lions appeal to CAS as players refuse medals
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CAF has disqualified Senegal from the AFCON 2025 title after a controversial final walk-off against host Morocco, declaring a 3-0 forfeit win for the Atlas Lions. Senegal's federation will challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while players including Idrissa Gueye refuse to return medals. The government demands an independent probe into the decision and potential corruption.
One week after CAF awarded the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title to Morocco, stripping Senegal following a controversial final, the Senegalese Football Federation has formally appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport. CAS confirmed the proceedings are underway, with no timeline given amid complex international sports law challenges.
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Confusion persists about the host nation for the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, despite its role as a qualifier for the 2027 Fifa Women’s World Cup. South Africa’s deputy sports minister indicated readiness to host, but her superior clarified that no formal agreement exists and Morocco remains the designated host. This situation highlights ongoing challenges in the management of women’s soccer in Africa.
Nearly 30% of players at the Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco were born in Europe, highlighting African nations' growing dependence on diaspora talent. Comoros fields almost an entire squad from Europe, while hosts Morocco and others like Algeria lead this trend.