Confederation of African Football (CAF) President Patrice Motsepe has defended the organisation’s judicial processes following the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

Motsepe stressed that CAF’s judicial bodies operate independently and that their decisions must be respected, noting that he does not play any role in their rulings. He was responding to the decision by the CAF Appeals Board, which awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory after ruling that Senegal had forfeited the final due to misconduct.

The ruling contrasts with an earlier decision by CAF’s Disciplinary Committee, which had rejected Morocco’s protest and upheld Senegal’s victory in the final.

Motsepe said the differing outcomes demonstrate the independence of CAF’s judicial structures, adding that the process for appointing members to these bodies is designed to ensure fairness and credibility.

He also acknowledged Senegal’s decision to challenge the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, saying CAF respects the country’s right to pursue the matter through the appropriate legal channels.

–ChannelAfrica–