The Confederation Africaine de Football CAF has officially condemned t he chaotic scenes that marred the AFCON 2025 final between Senegal and host nation Morocco , played on Sunday, 18 January 2026, in Rabat.
The final, which Senegal eventually won 1-0 after extra time , was overshadowed by controversy following a dramatic incident in added time. The flashpoint came in the 907 minute, when the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco. The decision sparked immediate outrage from Senegal's players and officials, who believed the call was unjust, particularly after a Senegal goal moments earlier had been disallowed.
The situation escalated into protests on the pitch, with players surrounding officials and heated exchanges briefly threatening the flow of the match.
