CAF President Calls Emergency Executive Meeting Amid Backlash Over AFCON 2025 Final Ruling

Fresh tension has emerged within the Confederation of African Football (CAF) following the controversial decision of its Disciplinary Committee over incidents that occurred during the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations between Morocco and Senegal, NigeriaSoccernet.com reports

The ruling has triggered widespread criticism, with several stakeholders alleging that the decision was taken outside the framework of CAF’s statutes, further intensifying debate across the African football community.

Reacting to the mounting backlash, the CAF President expressed strong disappointment over what he described as the “unacceptable events” that marred the AFCON Morocco 2025 final. While reaffirming his respect for the independence and authority of CAF’s judicial bodies, he admitted that the concerns raised by fans, federations, and football stakeholders could not be ignored.

In response to the situation, the CAF President has convened an emergency meeting of the Executive Committee. According to sources within the Confederation, the meeting will centre on a comprehensive review of CAF’s regulations and disciplinary code.

The discussions aim to strengthen existing rules and introduce more deterrent sanctions for misconduct that undermines the integrity and image of African football. CAF hopes the move will help restore confidence in its disciplinary processes and prevent a repeat of the controversies that followed the AFCON 2025 final.