AFCON final result REVERSED after Senegal chaos as extraordinary statement issued

Senegal had won the Africa Cup of Nations final 1-0 back in January, but Morocco have now been crowned as champions two months on

Morocco have been crowned champions of the Africa Cup of Nations after the result of the final against Senegal was overturned. The final was initially won 1-0 by Senegal after extra-time.

Pape Gueye's goal sealed a second AFCON title for Senegal after chaotic scenes at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Senegal players walked off the pitch following the awarding of a penalty from VAR, with fans from the West Africa nation fighting with security in an attempt to break on to the pitch.

A delay of around 17 minutes followed after most of the Senegal players returned to the dressing room. They eventually returned, with former Liverpool star Sadio Mane one of the players who stayed on the pitch.

The decision to rule out a goal from Abdoulaye Seck for a foul on Achraf Hakimi, referee Jean-Jacques Ndala faced further criticism when he awarded a soft penalty. A foul from El Hadji Malick Diouf on Brahim Diaz went unpunished, with Ndala pointing to the spot after a VAR review.

Diaz missed the penalty in the 24th minute of added time in bizarre circumstances when he attempted to Panenka the ball into the back of the net. However, Morocco have now been crowned champions of Africa for the first time since 1976.

A statement from The Confederation African Football read: "The CAF Appeal Board decided that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).

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"The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) Appeal Board decided today that in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the Senegal National Team is declared to have forfeited the Final Match of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 (“the Match”), with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).

On the appeal by the FRMF regarding the application of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), the CAF Appeal Board made the following rulings:

- “The appeal lodged by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) is declared admissible in form and the appeal is upheld.

- The CAF Disciplinary Board decision is set aside.

- The CAF Appeal Board further finds that the conduct of the Senegal team falls within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations.

- The protest lodged by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) is upheld.

- It is declared that the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), through the conduct of its team, infringed Article 82 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations.

- In application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the Africa Cup of Nations, the Senegal team is declared to have forfeited the match, with the result recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF).

- All other motions or prayers for relief are dismissed.”

The CAF Appeal Board also ruled that:

- “The appeal lodged in respect of Mr Ismaël Saibari (Player No. 11 of the Morocco National Team) is partially upheld.

- The CAF Appeal Board confirms the finding that Mr Ismaël Saibari (Player No. 11 of the Morocco National Team) committed misconduct in violation of Articles 82 and 83(1) of the CAF Disciplinary Code.

- The sanction imposed on Mr Ismaël Saibari (Player No. 11 of the Morocco National Team) is amended to a suspension of two (2) official CAF matches, of which one (1) match is suspended.

- The fine of USD 100,000 imposed on Mr Ismaël Saibari (Player No. 11 of the Morocco National Team) is set aside.

- The appeal lodged in respect of the ball boys incident is partially upheld.

- The CAF Appeal Board confirms the finding that the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) is responsible for the conduct of the ball boys during the aforementioned match.

- The fine imposed on the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) in respect of the ball boys incident is reduced to USD 50,000.

- The appeal lodged in respect of the interference around the OFR/VAR review area is dismissed.

- The fine of USD 100,000 imposed on the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) in respect of the interference around the OFR/VAR review area is confirmed.

- The appeal lodged in respect of the laser incident is partially upheld.

- The fine imposed on the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF) in respect of the laser incident is reduced to USD 10,000.

- All other motions or prayers for relief are dismissed.”

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