The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has officially awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) trophy to Morocco, following a disciplinary decision against Senegal.
On Tuesday, March 17, CAF announced that Senegal was declared to have forfeited the final, after reviewing a complaint filed by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF). The ruling cites Article 84 of the CAN regulations, and records the match as a 3–0 victory for Morocco.
The FRMF’s complaint highlighted that several Senegalese players left the pitch during the final, an action interpreted as a voluntary withdrawal. CAF’s Appeals Commission upheld this argument, confirming that Morocco should be recognized as the winner.
This unprecedented decision overturns Senegal’s initial triumph and hands Morocco the trophy, marking a dramatic conclusion to the 2025 CAN.