CAF appeals committee prepares to rule on AFCON dispute between Morocco and Senegal 2025

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals committee will meet on Tuesday 17 March 2026 to hear appeals, including the highly contentious dispute over the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.

The case arises from a previous ruling by the CAF disciplinary commission regarding the controversial conclusion of the tournament.

The Moroccan Football Federation officially appealed the decision, asking for a review of the disciplinary body’s verdict.

Fouzi Lekjaa, president of the Moroccan federation, has been at the forefront of the call, highlighting issues he believes deserve reconsideration by the CAF’s higher authority.

Tuesday’s meeting is expected to provide a decisive outcome that could impact the final outcome of the 2025 AFCON championship and set an important precedent for how CAF will handle similar disputes in the future.

The controversy has sparked intense discussion across African football, with fans, analysts and stakeholders debating refereeing standards and the governance of major tournaments.

Both Morocco and Senegal, two of Africa’s footballing powers, await the committee’s decision with high stakes, as the ruling could affect their historical records and continental standing.

The CAF has yet to confirm whether the appeal proceedings will be made public or streamed live, but updates are expected immediately after the commission delivers its verdict.

The Appeals Committee’s decision will bring clarity to one of the most debated moments in recent African football, finally resolving the uncertainty surrounding the 2025 AFCON final.