A shocking twist in African football has left fans reeling. The Senegalese Football Federation isn't giving up on their AFCON title just yet, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirming their appeal to overturn the decision that awarded the 2025 African Cup of Nations to Morocco.
It all started on March 17 when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that Morocco would be crowned champions, two months after the tournament's contentious conclusion. The reason behind this sudden change? Senegal's players walked off the pitch in protest when Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty. After a 17-minute delay, the players returned, and Senegal's Pape Gueye scored the winning goal in extra time.
However, this wasn't the end of the story. The Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) lodged an appeal, and CAF decided to strip Senegal of their title, declaring the match a 3-0 win for Morocco. The Senegalese government was quick to respond, calling for an independent international investigation into suspected corruption at CAF.
The Senegalese government has been vocal in their discontent, labeling the decision as "manifestly erroneous" and "deeply unjust." They're not giving up on their title without a fight, and CAS has now registered their appeal to set aside the CAF decision and declare the FSF winners of AFCON. The stakes are high, and it's going to be an interesting wait
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