The 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title of Senegal remains secure, according to the president of the Fédération Sénégalaise de Football (FSF), Abdoulaye Fall, who dismissed concerns over recent legal challenges to the team’s triumph.
The controversy follows Senegal’s 1-0 victory over Morocco in the AFCON 2025 final on 18 January, held in Rabat.
The match was briefly disrupted after a penalty decision sparked protests from the Senegalese players.
CAF initially questioned the outcome, prompting Senegal to appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS) for a formal review.
Speaking publicly, Fall said: “From a legal standpoint, there is no threat on the title of the champion of Africa.
“Senegal remains the champion. For the rest, it’s anecdotal. It’s very important, it’s a win on the field. That’s what it was.”
Fall confirmed that the FSF actively participated in all CAF-mandated procedures and remained closely involved in TAS developments as the issue remains at the Court of Arbitration for Sports.
“We have been at the start of a TAS development. We have attended the CAF motivational events. We have returned to this country. With the plan of training, we can’t leave this place in Senegal,” he said.
Beyond defending the title, the FSF president framed the controversy as a unifying moment for Senegalese football.
“This is a motivational supplement. This is a situation that enforces relations.
“It is a union that saves a living in the FSF, a living room, a staff, auto-recruitment, as well as other people’s affairs. This is a union that brings us to the world ‘Conquête du titre mondial,’” Fall explained.
Looking ahead to the 2026 AFCON, scheduled from 11 to 19 June across Canada, the United States, and Mexico, Fall insisted that the recent controversy will not affect the morale or motivation of young players preparing for the tournament.
“This is a motivational supplement,” he said, emphasizing that Senegalese football remains focused on success on the pitch.
For Senegalese fans, the president’s statements offer reassurance that the Lions of Teranga’s achievements are legally recognized and that the team’s hard-earned continental success remains intact.
The FSF’s handling of the CAF and TAS processes highlights the federation’s commitment to transparency, procedural compliance, and support for its national squad.
