The President of the Confederation of African Football arrived in Senegal’s capital on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, stating that his visit was primarily to support the country’s football leadership. While he did not directly address the details of the ruling that overturned the AFCON final result, Motsepe acknowledged growing concerns about confidence in football governance. Senegal eventually returned to the field, Morocco missed the penalty, and the match ended with Senegal winning after extra time. However, in March 2026, CAF’s Appeals Board ruled that Senegal had forfeited the final by leaving the field without the referee’s authorisation and awarded Morocco a 3–0 victory. The Senegalese Football Federation has since appealed the ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Source: GhanaWeb April 10, 2026 02:12 UTC