Six Days On: CAF and FIFA Yet to Congratulate Senegal

Six days after the final match of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal, neither the Confederation of African Football (CAF) nor the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has issued any official congratulatory statement to the Senegalese national team.

This absence is linked to the controversial context surrounding the match, which saw Senegalese players withdraw in protest against refereeing decisions, alongside unrest among Senegalese fans and their clashes with stadium security.

Observers suggest that these events are the reason why the two international bodies have avoided sending any official congratulations before a final resolution on all circumstances related to the encounter.

For its part, the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) had confirmed pursuing all legal procedures following the final, awaiting the official investigations by CAF to determine responsibilities and address all violations witnessed during the match.

The continued absence of congratulations remains a clear indicator that the manner in which the final unfolded has impacted the official handling of Senegal's triumph, suggesting the issue is still under close scrutiny by all concerned parties.