CAF president speaks on Senegal's 2025 AFCON win nullification

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Gyasi 17 hours ago

He sounds incoherent

He sounds incoherent
P Djamgbe 16 hours ago

Akufo Addo's level of corruption. We all thought Issa Hayatou was the most corrupt CAF president in modern history until Patrice Motsepe came along. CAF needs an overhaul right now and very urgently - all the officials need t ...
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Akufo Addo's level of corruption. We all thought Issa Hayatou was the most corrupt CAF president in modern history until Patrice Motsepe came along. CAF needs an overhaul right now and very urgently - all the officials need to be sacked right now, every single one of them
Dr Mumbi Seraki 15 hours ago

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SIGMA, LONDON 8 hours ago

In Africa, corruption is damaging our integrity. There are numerous questions to be asked: why has it taken TWO MONTHS to rule?, did the game finish and medals presented by FIFA/CAF presidents? Did Senegal won the match on th ...
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In Africa, corruption is damaging our integrity. There are numerous questions to be asked: why has it taken TWO MONTHS to rule?, did the game finish and medals presented by FIFA/CAF presidents? Did Senegal won the match on the field?, etc. CAF should reconfirm Senegal winners.
EBBY 5 hours ago

CAF WAS PRESENT AT THE GAME (represented by the Match Commissioner), evaluated the situation and made a conscious decision to go ahead with the match. There’s no way CAF can turn around and reverse the outcome and play igno ...
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CAF WAS PRESENT AT THE GAME (represented by the Match Commissioner), evaluated the situation and made a conscious decision to go ahead with the match. There’s no way CAF can turn around and reverse the outcome and play ignorance. The Match Commissioner was directing affairs under the authority of CAF. This is sheer robbery and utter incompetence on the part of CAF. Senegal will prevail in the appeal to CAS
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Janet Agyekum 17 hours ago

I think they should give Ghana this cup. Declare Ghana winners. Its been many decades since Ghana won anything in modern football at the senior level. They deserve this kind of trophy to put them back on the world map of foot ...
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I think they should give Ghana this cup. Declare Ghana winners. Its been many decades since Ghana won anything in modern football at the senior level. They deserve this kind of trophy to put them back on the world map of football. Ghana is the only country in Africa without shame!
Weed smoker 11 hours ago

They should rather award this cup to nigeria for being the worlds best scammers.In terms of stealing, corruption, drug dealing and prostitution nobody in africa and tje whole wide world can compete with nigeria

They should rather award this cup to nigeria for being the worlds best scammers.In terms of stealing, corruption, drug dealing and prostitution nobody in africa and tje whole wide world can compete with nigeria
POURFENDEUR DE LA CORRUPTION/ANTI CORRUPTION 9 hours ago

We have too many fools in the NDC. The other time, Asiedu Nkati3 looked in the face of Ghanaians and told them that if government gives them employment, who will then become a thief?
On this note, toilet self is better and u ...
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We have too many fools in the NDC. The other time, Asiedu Nkati3 looked in the face of Ghanaians and told them that if government gives them employment, who will then become a thief?
On this note, toilet self is better and useful than clueless drankard John Ford Airbus Deadgoat Dumsor Mahama. Felix Ofosu Kwakye's kaka head and smelly mouth attracts flies all over anytime he opens it. Edudzie Tamakloe's teeth like nikanik

Tamale bongo 15 hours ago

thieves and jokers

thieves and jokers
nii 15 hours ago

You have lost the next election. You have disgraced Africa and i pray European clubs don't allow their players to participate in the afcon. You did this so Morocco will host the wafcon, what a shame

You have lost the next election. You have disgraced Africa and i pray European clubs don't allow their players to participate in the afcon. You did this so Morocco will host the wafcon, what a shame
Kingsford Asiedu 15 hours ago

You are a stupid fool. What kind of statement is this? You have all benefitted from this corruption. Shame unto all these useless executives.

You are a stupid fool. What kind of statement is this? You have all benefitted from this corruption. Shame unto all these useless executives.
Abena Kusi.....Please use the Brain 15 hours ago

Unbelievable corruption to the highest level. Shame to CAF.GO SENEGAL!!

Unbelievable corruption to the highest level. Shame to CAF.GO SENEGAL!!
@Godisking 15 hours ago

Rotten, unconscionable and unjust decision. CAF SHAME. Senegal won the cup.

Rotten, unconscionable and unjust decision. CAF SHAME. Senegal won the cup.
KB 14 hours ago

Shame on CAF. Senegal the best

Shame on CAF. Senegal the best
Samurai 14 hours ago

All African countries should boycott Afcon henceforth. Is it morocco's birthright to be declared winners?? Sorry assed sore losers!!!! Why did they hold the award ceremony if they knew all this? Shame on caf. No country shoul ...
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All African countries should boycott Afcon henceforth. Is it morocco's birthright to be declared winners?? Sorry assed sore losers!!!! Why did they hold the award ceremony if they knew all this? Shame on caf. No country should participate in any games held in morocco.
Agbelimor Paris 13 hours ago

The apartheid had a lasting effects on this Zulu man, I think he should step aside.

The apartheid had a lasting effects on this Zulu man, I think he should step aside.
Paulus 13 hours ago

Folks, remember the women Afcon was to be staged this year in Morrocco? And you remember Moeeocco scuttled this event? They had been sore posers and have decided to use their facilities, which CAF has been using to stage vari ...
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Folks, remember the women Afcon was to be staged this year in Morrocco? And you remember Moeeocco scuttled this event? They had been sore posers and have decided to use their facilities, which CAF has been using to stage various events as a hostage tool. So the signs are clear! CAF will have to succumb to the whims of Morrocco. What a disgrace!!!!!
Shawarma king 13 hours ago

Only In Africa……hahahahah
Chaly!!!

Only In Africa……hahahahah
Chaly!!!

Afrifa Yamoah Nantwi 13 hours ago

Tell Motsepe this is not the CAF champions league oo, Senegal never hosted the finals in Dakar, Morocco were beaten in 90 minutes of African football on their own soil, Egypt sits top in African football but Senegal pinned th ...
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Tell Motsepe this is not the CAF champions league oo, Senegal never hosted the finals in Dakar, Morocco were beaten in 90 minutes of African football on their own soil, Egypt sits top in African football but Senegal pinned them down, to summarise everything ,there is no football team better currently than Senegal in African football.
EEdward 12 hours ago

This is nonsense. Who handed the trophy to the Senegalese? And upon what basis did he do that? Did the referee end the match abruptly or within regulation time? Bunkum to the CAF president decision

This is nonsense. Who handed the trophy to the Senegalese? And upon what basis did he do that? Did the referee end the match abruptly or within regulation time? Bunkum to the CAF president decision
king 12 hours ago

They should play the finals again

They should play the finals again
Paa Pee 12 hours ago

BLACKMAIL BIG TIME. It was either Morocco wins or No more free venues. The South Africa FA boss said it when the WAFCON was cancelled.

BLACKMAIL BIG TIME. It was either Morocco wins or No more free venues. The South Africa FA boss said it when the WAFCON was cancelled.
Sam 12 hours ago

Aoo Africa when?Why was this continent created?This is an embarrassment in the highest level. "Shit hole ampa".

Aoo Africa when?Why was this continent created?This is an embarrassment in the highest level. "Shit hole ampa".
Francis Mccarthy 12 hours ago

Nonsense. What of if Morroco had scored the PENALTY?

Nonsense. What of if Morroco had scored the PENALTY?
OSAFO KANTANKA 12 hours ago

YES!!! There We Go again!! AFRICANS and their FOOLISHNESS!!! INABILITY TO DO ANYTHING BETTER Except organised CHAOS!!!

YES!!! There We Go again!! AFRICANS and their FOOLISHNESS!!! INABILITY TO DO ANYTHING BETTER Except organised CHAOS!!!
DKC 11 hours ago

What a president! A stooge that he is. A puppet that he is. Africa is so disappointed by such incoherent, unreasonable, stupid decisions. Why? there are no sound legal minds on those boards?

What a president! A stooge that he is. A puppet that he is. Africa is so disappointed by such incoherent, unreasonable, stupid decisions. Why? there are no sound legal minds on those boards?
Kennedy Agyepong 11 hours ago

Was CAF president going to take the Cup from his country South Africa to Morroco or Egypt to Morocco if his country won the finals? Everything was in favor of Morroco. Senegal should boycott all Afcon matches as much as this ...
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Was CAF president going to take the Cup from his country South Africa to Morroco or Egypt to Morocco if his country won the finals? Everything was in favor of Morroco. Senegal should boycott all Afcon matches as much as this corrupt man is the president
Kofi 10 hours ago

Lack of solid leadership is the canker we're seeing in African football now same as the political leadership on the continent. Africans always allow themselves to be ruled by people who are self centered and not passionate, ...
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Lack of solid leadership is the canker we're seeing in African football now same as the political leadership on the continent. Africans always allow themselves to be ruled by people who are self centered and not passionate, smart and bold leaders.
EVERYBODY KNOWS FOOTBALL IS WON ON THE PITCH. IT IS NOT DECIDED BY A FEW PORT BELLY SELFISH INDIVIDUALS COWTOWING TO PREASURE FROM MORROCO.
I am very sad for mother Africa that wr all LOVE.

CAF pathetically corrupt- FBI 10 hours ago

This is one of the most weird and bizarre decision in Association Football. I have always admired Dr. Patrice Mothsepe for his efforts at rebranding African Football. Unfortunately, this obvious corrupt and callous act of str ...
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This is one of the most weird and bizarre decision in Association Football. I have always admired Dr. Patrice Mothsepe for his efforts at rebranding African Football. Unfortunately, this obvious corrupt and callous act of stripping Senegal off the title as the legitimate winners of the mondial will damage his reputation for good. Many were not happy with the late Issah Hayatou, the longest reigning CAF President who was accused of monopolizing CAF and running it in Mafia fashion. However, we never witnessed this level of embarrassing rot and football crimes under the reign of Hayatou like we are seeing with Dr. Mothsepe and his men. All along and throughout the tournament, the calls often favoured Morocco in their matches. Though Morocco was competitive, bias officiating, skewed and deliberate misapplication of the rules to favour them was glaring. Even in the final match against Senegal, so many bias calls to short-chain Senegal to enable the host win the tournament were obvious. These are the sort of things that make Africa and African football a laughing stalk. Tempers flare up with players often walking off the field all over the World. It is extremely ridiculous and ludicrous to strip a winning team of a title because of a walk off in protest of unfair officiating and treatment, which was obvious to anybody with good appreciation of association football rules, especially in a final match. Let's resist this blot in African Football by roundly condemning and putting both CAF and FIFA under scrutiny and pressure to reverse this dubious decision. I fully agree with Claude Leroy that Gian Infantino is manipulating African Football for his personal benefit. The people of Africa should kill this injustice within the continent and CAF, without it getting to the Court of Arbitration for Sports where Morocco are likely to be favoured with a Kangaroo Judgement, to nip this dubious act of manipulation and injustice against Senegal in the bud.
Gaskia 10 hours ago

Hahahahaha. He's playing Pontius Pilate. He won't be holding enough

Hahahahaha. He's playing Pontius Pilate. He won't be holding enough
Gaskia 10 hours ago

...he's not bold enough to condemn them even though he knows they're wrong. He's simply washing his hands off it.

...he's not bold enough to condemn them even though he knows they're wrong. He's simply washing his hands off it.
Gaskia 9 hours ago

I don't think even the Moroccan players themselves will be happy with this decision. They'll known it isn't fair. Every player would like to win matches fair and square.

I don't think even the Moroccan players themselves will be happy with this decision. They'll known it isn't fair. Every player would like to win matches fair and square.
Nana 9 hours ago

Mr Motsete soccer is not play in court but on the field shame on you all. Even the FIFA president and the king of Morocco look at their faces. Shame on you all you will take this shame into your grave and your children will b ...
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Mr Motsete soccer is not play in court but on the field shame on you all. Even the FIFA president and the king of Morocco look at their faces. Shame on you all you will take this shame into your grave and your children will be ashamed of you for ever
Ken 9 hours ago

Bogus ruling. Sade Mane ( one person) didn’t leave the field accordingly to join others therefore no one can say Senegal forfeited the match.

Bogus ruling. Sade Mane ( one person) didn’t leave the field accordingly to join others therefore no one can say Senegal forfeited the match.
Sam 9 hours ago

I don't think I will ever watch afcon match again.
This caf belongs to the zoo

I don't think I will ever watch afcon match again.
This caf belongs to the zoo
AK 8 hours ago

CAF has lost total respect within the football community in Africa. Such a useless decision calls for total condemnation. The whole world is laughing at CAF. All the executives must resign immediately. The decision is shamefu ...
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CAF has lost total respect within the football community in Africa. Such a useless decision calls for total condemnation. The whole world is laughing at CAF. All the executives must resign immediately. The decision is shameful.
Achakanapaya 7 hours ago

Nonsense. CAF is a joke under the Man I respected the most in Africa but he has failed me seriously.
Motsepe the CAF president should just resign. What a shameless decision.
Morocco should be ashamed of themselves.
Senega ...
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Nonsense. CAF is a joke under the Man I respected the most in Africa but he has failed me seriously.
Motsepe the CAF president should just resign. What a shameless decision.
Morocco should be ashamed of themselves.
Senegal is the African Champion for that we know.
Galaxy 6 hours ago

1. The decision is fundamentally flawed, both in law and in principle.

2. Article 82 addresses misconduct, while Article 84 provides for forfeiture in circumstances where a match cannot proceed or is irreparably compromis ...
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1. The decision is fundamentally flawed, both in law and in principle.

2. Article 82 addresses misconduct, while Article 84 provides for forfeiture in circumstances where a match cannot proceed or is irreparably compromised by the conduct of a team. The operative threshold under Article 84 is therefore not mere misconduct, but misconduct of such gravity as to render the continuation or completion of the match impossible or unfair.

3. On the undisputed facts, although the Senegal national football team momentarily walked off the field in protest of a penalty decision, they subsequently returned to the field of play upon the intervention of their captain, and the match was fully resumed and completed under the control and authority of the referee. At no point was the match abandoned, nor was the referee unable to restore order and proceed with the game.

4. Indeed, the referee, as the sole arbiter of the match under the Laws of the Game, exercised his discretion to continue play. That decision stands as final and binding on all sporting matters arising during the match. Consequently, the integrity of the match was preserved, and its result validly attained on the field of play.

5. In these circumstances, the invocation of Article 84 to impose a post-match forfeiture is legally untenable. The proper sanction, where misconduct is established but the match is completed, lies within the framework of disciplinary penalties under Article 82, such as fines or suspensions. This approach was, in fact, initially adopted, thereby affirming that the misconduct did not rise to the threshold required for forfeiture.

6. To retrospectively convert a completed final match into a forfeiture is to collapse the distinction between disciplinary sanction and sporting outcome, and to undermine the principle of finality of results, which lies at the heart of competitive sport.

7. The decision is therefore not only disproportionate, but also inconsistent with the regulatory framework, and risks bringing the game into disrepute by substituting administrative fiat for on-field determination.

8. In the premises, the application of Article 84 is wholly misplaced, and the decision to award the match on a 3–0 forfeiture basis is unsustainable.
Spirit 6 hours ago

Shame on caf

Shame on caf
chief vandal 6 hours ago

stupid people

stupid people
Dr Mumbi Seraki 6 hours ago

The longest game in history. One for the Guinness record of records all time. The result is still over with yet given Senegal's appeal to the CAS. Hahaha what a record. Africa the laughing stock of World Affairs.

The longest game in history. One for the Guinness record of records all time. The result is still over with yet given Senegal's appeal to the CAS. Hahaha what a record. Africa the laughing stock of World Affairs.
Dr. Samuel Fianko-Ofori, USA 6 hours ago

Yeah! I am even looking at the law and how they applied it. The best approach is for Senegal to appeal. The decision is flawed. The referee is the final decision maker on the pitch. Once the referee allowed the game to contin ...
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Yeah! I am even looking at the law and how they applied it. The best approach is for Senegal to appeal. The decision is flawed. The referee is the final decision maker on the pitch. Once the referee allowed the game to continue, they shouldn't have overturn Senegal's victory.
THE MATCH WENT THE FULL 90 MINUTES - kwabs 5 hours ago

Thanks Dr Fianko!!. The referee was the final arbiter of whatever took place on the pitch. The match was not abandoned,the moroccan player took a penalty which he failed to score ,Senegal scored the winning goal and the match ...
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Thanks Dr Fianko!!. The referee was the final arbiter of whatever took place on the pitch. The match was not abandoned,the moroccan player took a penalty which he failed to score ,Senegal scored the winning goal and the match went the full 90 minutes. No need to reverese the referee's decision which made Senegal the winners at the end of 90 minutes play.
Nokadota Kazukafuki 5 hours ago

Bollocks!

Bollocks!
Nana Adusei 5 hours ago

Soccer match is won on the pitch. CAF officials present at the game must have applied the rules and stop the game if they thought the walk-off was illegal. They allowed the game to continue after the walk-off after all rules ...
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Soccer match is won on the pitch. CAF officials present at the game must have applied the rules and stop the game if they thought the walk-off was illegal. They allowed the game to continue after the walk-off after all rules had been considered therefore, any ruling after the game should not stand.

Soccer matches are won on the pitch. Awarding a win outside the pitch is not justice.

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