CAF sources say Motsepe had no say in the Senegal title strip

The administrative decision handed Morocco the title, but now they’re stuck holding a trophy that feels more like a legal placeholder than a real win.

Patrice Motsepe’s hands-off stance on the forfeit

• The CAF president had zero say in the appeals ruling.
• He insisted the judicial bodies acted completely independently.
• Motsepe pointed to split decisions as proof of autonomy.
• The executive leadership stayed out of the deliberations.

Senegal’s title being stripped after the final whistle

• The CAF Appeals Board gave Morocco a 3-0 forfeit victory.
• Senegal walked off the pitch briefly during the chaotic final.
• Officials cited a rule about leaving without authorization.
• The win was overturned despite the match having ended.

Senegal’s fierce rejection and planned legal fight

• The federation called the ruling illegal and deeply unjust.
• Players insisted trophies are won on the pitch.
• The government wants an international corruption investigation.
• They plan to appeal to CAS as soon as possible.

Fouzi Lekjaa’s role stirring up bias accusations

• He serves as both Morocco’s FA president and CAF’s first vice-president.
• Critics claimed the setup allowed for undue influence.
• Augustin Senghor accused Morocco of dictating the law.
• Motsepe rejected any suggestion of favoritism toward hosts.