CAF President Motsepe Defends Fairness in AFCON 2025 Title Decision

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CAF President Patrice Motsepe has defended the move to strip Senegal of the AFCON 2025 crown and hand it to Morocco. He expressed extreme disappointment at the final’s controversies but stressed CAF’s commitment to fairness and equality. Motsepe acknowledged ongoing concerns about refereeing standards and the independence of CAF’s disciplinary bodies. He noted that appointing respected legal experts from across Africa is aimed at strengthening governance and credibility. He confirmed that Senegal may appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and said CAF will respect any verdict. The confederation is already reviewing its internal processes to address weaknesses exposed during the final.

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