The Confederation of African Football faces scrutiny after reports of refereeing intervention during the AFCON final, raising governance and disciplinary concerns.
AFCON final
New revelations suggest referees were instructed not to sanction Senegalese players during the AFCON 2025 final against Morocco, sparking major controversy.
The AFCON 2025 final between Morocco and Senegal reignited debate over refereeing standards in African football. Here’s why CAF took no public action against the referee despite widespread controversy.
Raymond Hack has criticized CAF’s disciplinary sanctions after the Morocco–Senegal AFCON final, saying they failed to deter misconduct.
CAF’s disciplinary decisions following the Morocco–Senegal AFCON final have triggered strong reactions in Morocco, reigniting debate over fairness and accountability.
Kylian Mbappé has spoken about supporting Achraf Hakimi and Brahim Díaz after Morocco’s defeat in the AFCON final.
Morocco’s loss in the AFCON final highlights how sustained propaganda and weak media defense left the national team exposed beyond the pitch.