Rabat, Morocco — Fouzi Lekjaa, President of the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF), has publicly stated that Morocco is ready to present its case for retaining the African Nations Cup (AFCON) 2025 title at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In an interview with Moroccan news outlet Al3omk, Lekjaa emphasized that Morocco’s arguments are strong and well-documented, supported by both facts and legal standing.
The controversy centers on the AFCON final match between Morocco and Senegal, which was ruled a forfeit for Senegal by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following a dispute over the Senegal team’s withdrawal. Morocco’s case is bolstered by official reports and video footage, which Lekjaa asserts record all elements of the incident in compliance with regulations.
According to Lekjaa, the official referee’s report and video evidence confirm the moment Senegalese players left the field, which he argues is irrefutable proof of the Senegal team’s withdrawal. Despite Senegal’s return to the pitch, Morocco decided to continue the match, a decision that Lekjaa explained was a legal necessity to avoid incurring further sanctions. Paragraph: Morocco’s position in the AFCON title dispute is now before the CAS, where the evidence presented by the FRMF aims to solidify the country’s claim for the 2025 AFCON title.
Source: moroccoworldnews
