Dakar, Senegal — Senegal Calls for International Investigation into CAF Corruption Amid AFCON 2025 Title Dispute. Dakar, Senegal — The Senegalese Football Federation and government have escalated their dispute with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 final, accusing the governing body of corruption and demanding an international investigation.
The allegations follow the CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of its title for “forfeiting the match “during the final match last January, prompting Senegal to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
According to local reports, the Senegalese Football Federation has strongly criticized the CAF’s appeals board decision, which was announced on Tuesday.
The federation has now called for an independent international investigation into “suspected corruption “at the CAF, a move supported by the Senegalese government. Officials commented on the matter.
The Senegalese Football Federation has also announced its intention to appeal to the CAS, a process that can take over a year to reach a verdict.
The row over the AFCON 2025 title has sparked a significant controversy, with reactions ranging from criticism of the CAF’s decision-making process to calls for a more transparent and accountable governing body in African football. Regional officials confirmed that the situation is being closely monitored by football authorities across the continent, with many expressing support for Senegal’s stance. “.
Independent Further details are expected as the situation develops, with the Senegalese government and football federation remaining steadfast in their demand for a thorough investigation into the matter.
