Morocco’s Royal Football Federation (FRMF) welcomed on Wednesday the decision issued by the Appeal Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) regarding the Morocco-Senegal final at the African Cup of Nations, noting that this verdict upholds the rules and the stability necessary for the smooth conduct of international competitions.
Since the very first incidents that led to the match’s interruption, FRMF made public and consistently reiterated its demand to “strictly apply the competition regulations,” the Federation emphasizes in a press release, clarifying that “the action taken was therefore never intended to challenge the teams’ athletic performance, but solely to demand compliance with the rules.”
Following an initial decision appealed by FRMF, CAF now acknowledges that “the rule, known to all and applicable to all, had not been honored,” the press release adds.
The FRMF has complied at all times with the rules governing the resolution of competition-related disputes, in accordance with the law, while submitting its arguments, participating in the hearings to which it was invited, and striving to uphold its rights and the rules ensuring the smooth running of competitions.
This ruling helps clarify the rules applicable to similar situations and contributes to the consistency and credibility of international competitions, particularly in African football, FRMF notes.
Thus, the FRMF emphasizes its commitment to continuing to advocate for the strict and fair application of the rules governing the competitions in which it participates, before continental and international bodies.
The Federation also intends to confidently look forward to upcoming sporting events, namely the World Cup and the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for this summer.
The FRMF also takes the opportunity once again to commend all the nations that participated in this 35th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations, which marked a major milestone for African football.
The CAF Appeal Board had decided, in application of Article 84 of the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Regulations, to declare Senegal’s national team forfeited in the final of the AFCON 2025 Morocco, with the result being recorded as a 3-0 victory for Morocco.