Legal analysis of CAF Appeal Board decision on Morocco vs. Senegal AFCON final chaos

The decision of the CAF Appeal Board concerning the AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal raises significant legal concerns within international sports law. This article argues that the ruling is inconsistent with CAF Regulations, violates the FIFA Laws of the Game, and contradicts established jurisprudence of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). It further contends that the decision undermines the principles of legal certainty, proportionality, and sporting integrity.

By Muftawu Nabila Abdulai