Officially: Morocco Crowned 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Champions for Second Time
T.E (Elbotola)
18 March 2026at02:11
The Appeal Committee of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has made a final decision regarding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final, declaring the Moroccan national team as the champions.
A statement from CAF indicated that its Appeal Committee ruled Senegal to have withdrawn from the competition, applying Article 84 of the Africa Cup of Nations regulations. This decision resulted in Senegal's forfeiture and a 3-0 defeat.
The CAF statement further added that the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title was awarded to the Moroccan national team following the acceptance of an appeal lodged by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation.
Q&A
What happened with the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final?
The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final saw Morocco declared champions by the CAF Appeal Committee. This decision came after Senegal was ruled to have withdrawn from the competition, leading to their forfeiture and a 3-0 defeat.
Why was Morocco awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title?
Morocco was awarded the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title following a successful appeal by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation. CAF's Appeal Committee applied Article 84 of the regulations after Senegal's withdrawal, resulting in their forfeiture.
How did CAF's decision impact the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations?
CAF's decision significantly impacted the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations by crowning a champion without a final match being played. The ruling applied specific regulations regarding team withdrawals, altering the traditional outcome of the tournament.
