The office of the president of the west African nation has berated the continent's football governing body following their decision to strip of their hard-fought trophy in this year's continental showpiece
A Senegal government spokesperson has launched a scatting attack on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) after its decision to overturned the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final results in favour of host nation Morocco on March 17, 2026.
The CAF Appeal Board said the Teranga Lions walking off the field was a clear violation of the competition regulations of Articles 82 and 83 of the CAF disciplinary code, hence the forfeiture of the game by declaring them as losers.
That notwithstanding, the 1-0 scoreline has now been overturned 3-0 in favour of the Atlas Lions to emerge champions of the 2025 AFCON.
ln reacting over the ruling, the government of Senegal has issued a strongly worded statement to oppose the decision by calling for an independent probe into the matter as they suspect some underhand dealings within the football governing body before arriving at the decision to strip of their hard-fought trophy.
''This unprecedented and exceptionally serious decision directly contradicts the fundamental principles of sporting ethics, foremost among which are fairness, loyalty, and respect for the truth of the game. It stems from a manifestly erroneous interpretation of the regulations.
''By calling into question a result achieved at the end of a match that was properly played and won in accordance with the rules of the game, the CAF seriously undermines its own credibility and the legitimate trust that the African people place in continental sporting institutions.
''Senegal cannot tolerate an administrative decision that erases commitment, merit, and sporting excellence. Senegal unequivocally rejects this unjustified attempt at dispossession. It calls for an independent international investigation into suspected corruption within the CAF's governing bodies."
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has already served a notice that they would be heading to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) to seek redress.
