DAKAR — CAF President Patrice Motsepe arrived in Senegal on Wednesday to meet with government and football officials in an effort to resolve tensions following the decision to strip the country of the AFCON 2025 title.
During the working visit, Motsepe is scheduled to hold talks with Senegalese Head of State Bassirou Diomaye Faye and the President of the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football, Mr. Abdoulaye Fall. The mission aims to address allegations of bias and mend the strained relationship between the continental governing body and Senegal.
The controversy stems from a March 17 ruling by the CAF Appeal Jury, which awarded a 3-0 victory to Morocco for the AFCON final. The decision overturned Senegal’s 1-0 on-field win over the Atlas Lions.
The Appeal Jury upheld a challenge by the Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football (FRMF), reversing a previous ruling by the Disciplinary Jury. According to a statement by CAF, the reversal was based on procedural grounds, noting that “Morocco’s right to be heard had not been respected during the initial proceedings.”
Senegal has since contested the decision by filing an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).