Delays, Files, and a Bold CAF Move: The AFCON Final Chaos Gets Another Turn

Overview

Reliable sources inside the CAF revealed new and notable developments in the AFCON 2025 final crisis, which saw Morocco face Senegal in Rabat last Sunday, ending with the Teranga Lions crowned amid a charged atmosphere and chaotic events.

According to Moroccan press reports, CAF decided to temporarily remove the head of the Disciplinary Committee from hearing the case due to his belonging to a country on the opposing side, with his deputy from Kenya taking over the investigations, and with the possibility of consulting several committee members given the sensitivity and complexity of the file.

It is expected that the expanded committee will include names from several African federations, aiming to ensure full neutrality, in a move reflecting CAF's desire to handle the case with the utmost transparency and institutional discipline.

Investigation Process and Next Steps

And the investigations will focus on the various incidents witnessed during the final, headed by coach Bab Thiou, along with goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, as well as the violence and tension that erupted on the pitch.

And sources confirmed that the Disciplinary Committee will base its decisions on three official and decisive reports, including the referee's report, the match supervisor's report, in addition to the security coordinators' reports, which will be used to determine responsibilities precisely before issuing any penalties or final decisions.

And those same sources noted that ruling on the file will not be fast, due to the tangled events and multiple involved parties, stating that the CAF prefers to take time to ensure fair and balanced decisions, preserving the integrity of the competition and avoiding future controversy.

And finally, the article notes that CAF aims for transparency and fairness above all, even if it means delaying verdicts to keep the game clean and credible.

Punchline 1: If decisions were goals, CAF just scored an own goal on the timeline.

Punchline 2: Next time, bring popcorn and a calendar—the final's drama outlasts the match.