Overview
- Appeals Jury vice-president Faustino Varela said he opposes the decision that handed Morocco a 3-0 forfeit win.
- He argued the match could not be deemed abandoned because the referee allowed play to finish.
- The CAF Appeals body had stripped Senegal of its extra-time victory and awarded the 2025 title to Morocco.
- CAF has issued its written reasons to Senegal, which allows the federation to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- Spanish daily AS, cited by Foot Mercato, reported allegations that Senegal ignored CAF advice and inflated complaints over lodging and referee handling.