CAF overturns AFCON 2025 final result, awards Morocco 3–0 victory over Senegal

The decision was based on Article 84 of the Regulations of the CAF Africa Cup of Nations. In its official statement on Tuesday, March 17, the Appeal Board confirmed the outcome of the match played at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium in Rabat:

"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... with the result of the Match being recorded as 3–0 in favour of the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF)."

The ruling reverses an earlier decision by the CAF Disciplinary Board, which had dismissed a protest from the Moroccan federation and upheld Senegal’s victory.

On the field, Senegal had originally won the match 1–0 after extra time, with Pape Gueye scoring the decisive goal. Morocco had an opportunity to win during regular time, but Brahim Díaz missed a "Panenka" penalty in the final moments of the match.

Before the Appeal Board’s decision, both teams had already been sanctioned by the Disciplinary Board for "unsporting conduct" and breaches of "fair play and integrity".

Senegal head coach Pape Bouna Thiaw received a five-match suspension and a fine of USD 100,000 for bringing the game into disrepute. Players Iliman Ndiaye and Ismaila Sarr were handed two-match suspensions for their conduct towards the referee. The Senegalese federation (FSF) was also fined a total of USD 615,000 for the behaviour of supporters and staff, as well as multiple cautions during the match.

Morocco also faced penalties. Achraf Hakimi was suspended for two matches, with one suspended, while Ismaël Saibari received a three-match ban and a USD 100,000 fine. The FRMF was fined USD 200,000 for ball boy misconduct and USD 100,000 for interference by players and staff in the VAR review area.