The ruling by the CAF has sparked outrage among Senegalese officials and fans, who believe the decision is unfair and undermines the integrity of the competition.
Following the announcement, voices from Senegal’s football community expressed deep frustration, insisting that the team rightfully earned the trophy on the pitch and should not be punished in such a manner.
“This is a decision that cannot be accepted,” was the dominant reaction, as many argued that the circumstances surrounding the final do not justify overturning the result.
CAF’s decision came after reviewing an appeal, ultimately ruling that Senegal had violated competition regulations—leading to the reversal of the final result and the title being handed to Morocco.
Despite the official ruling, Senegal maintains that the outcome is unjust and is expected to explore further options, including possible appeals, as tensions continue to rise over one of the most controversial decisions in AFCON history.
“This is a decision that cannot be accepted" - Senegal Reacts After Being Stripped of the AFCON 2025 Title