Turnaround at the top: CAF betrayed internally, revelations on the verdict against Senegal

Author: senenews.comPublished on: April 12, 2026Country: Senegal
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Turnaround at the top: CAF betrayed internally, revelations on the verdict against Senegal

The CAF's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco on a technicality is contested, particularly by Senegal. Faustino Varela Monteiro, vice-president of the CAF appeals jury, expressed his disagreement and was the only one to vote against the sanction. He questions the majority's interpretation, arguing that the referee allowed the match to continue until its conclusion, indicating that there was no abandonment of the match.

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