On March 18, the FSF responded to the CAF's ruling that Senegal had forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final.
Official Statement
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has today been notified of the decision rendered on March 17, 2026, by the Appeals Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), in case DC23316. This procedure follows the complaint filed during match number 52 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), Morocco 2025, between Senegal and Morocco.
By this decision, the CAF Appeals Board declared the appeal of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) admissible and accepted it. In doing so, the body overturned the decision rendered by the CAF Disciplinary Board, on the grounds that the appellant's right to be heard had not been respected during the initial proceedings.
The Appeals Committee also determined that the Senegalese team's conduct violated Articles 82 and 84 of the Africa Cup of Nations Regulations. Consequently, CAF declared that the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) had breached Article 82 and awarded the match to Senegal by forfeit, with a recorded score of 3-0 in favor of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), in accordance with Article 84.
The Senegalese Football Federation denounces this unfair, unprecedented, and unacceptable decision, which casts a shadow over African football.
To defend its rights and the interests of Senegalese football, the Federation will initiate an appeal as soon as possible before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne.
The FSF reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the values of integrity and sporting justice and will keep the public informed of developments in this matter.