Former France international Samir Nasri has launched a sharp attack on the Confederation of African Football following its controversial decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title.
Speaking on Canal Champions Club, Nasri questioned the timing of the ruling, which came weeks after the final had already been played, celebrated, and widely accepted.
The decision by CAF’s Appeals Committee overturned Senegal’s on-field victory and awarded the title to Morocco via a 3–0 forfeiture a move that has sparked widespread backlash across the football world.
Nasri did not hide his disbelief at how long it took for the verdict to be delivered.
“If they had done it the same evening or the next day, we could understand, but now?” he said, before adding with heavy sarcasm, “Next time, will they do it in 2035?”
His remarks underline growing frustration over what many see as inconsistent decision-making and poor timing by the continent’s football governing body.
For Nasri, the issue goes beyond just the result it strikes at the heart of the competition’s credibility.
He argued that stripping a team of a title long after celebrations have taken place only deepens doubts about governance and damages the image of African football on the global stage.
The controversy continues to gather momentum, with several high-profile figures already speaking out against CAF’s handling of the situation.
Nasri’s comments now add to the mounting pressure on the organisation, as questions persist over how such a major decision could be made well after the final whistle and what it means for the integrity of future tournaments.
