After the AFCON title was awarded to Morocco, the Senegalese government accused African football’s governing body of corruption.
Published April 9, 2026
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) has rejected accusations of corruption by the Senegalese government following the shocking decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
Speaking in Morocco on Thursday, Patrice Motsepe said: “If someone wants to file a lawsuit alleging corruption in the CAF, we not only welcome it, we encourage it.”
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“We have nothing to hide. We highly respect the judicial and legal sovereignty of all 54 countries on the African continent.
Referring to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, he added: “I am sure that whatever the decision of CAS is, we will respect it and implement it.”
Motsepe’s visit comes at a particularly tense time for CAF following Senegal’s surprise 1-0 victory over hosts Morocco in the African Cup of Nations final on January 18.
CAF cited regulations regarding ejection from the field during Morocco’s 3-0 victory on March 17.
During the match, Senegal’s players, along with head coach Pape Thiau and his staff, left the Rabat pitch after Morocco were awarded a stoppage-time penalty, which forward Brahim Diaz ultimately missed.
The Senegalese Football Federation appealed CAF’s decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The decision prompted a strong reaction in Senegal, where the government has called for an international investigation into allegations of corruption within the facility.
