Some Ghanaian football fans have lambasted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over its decision to nullify the final result of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The CAF Appeal Board ruled that Senegal breached Article 84 of the regulations, which prohibits staging a walk-off. As a result, Senegal were deemed to have forfeited the game, and the final result was nullified.
Applying the regulation, Morocco were declared champions with a 3-0 scoreline against Senegal as punishment for the temporary walk-off.
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The decision has triggered global outrage, with Ghanaian football fans expressing anger and accusing CAF of issuing a reckless ruling that undermines the integrity of the game across the continent.
Speaking to Benjamin Sackey on GhanaWeb TV, many supporters described the ruling as “senseless,” questioning the timing of the release, which came nearly two months after the tournament.
They argued that the regulation should have been applied during the match or within a few days after the final, not months later.
Fans also said match officials should face severe punishment for failing to enforce the rules, rather than Senegal being penalised.
Others alleged that the decision was influenced by corruption and Morocco’s sway in CAF affairs. They called on the CAF Appeal Board to reverse the ruling and reinstate Senegal as champions.
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