The Royal Moroccan Soccer Federation (FRMF) has introduced plans to take authorized motion with the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) and FIFA over Senegal’s walk-off in the course of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations ultimate.
In a press release posted on its official X deal with on Monday, the federation stated the Senegalese workforce left the pitch after the referee awarded a penalty to Morocco, a choice it stated was right.
“The Royal Moroccan Soccer Federation declares that it’s going to pursue authorized motion with the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) and FIFA concerning the Senegalese nationwide workforce’s withdrawal from the ultimate match towards Morocco and the next occasions following the referee’s resolution to award a penalty kick, a choice deemed right by all specialists,” the assertion learn.
FRMF added that the incident “considerably impacted the conventional stream of the match and the gamers’ efficiency.”
The federation additionally thanked Moroccan supporters for his or her backing of the workforce, praising their “loyalty to the nationwide workforce by their huge attendance and exemplary help in the entire nationwide workforce’s matches and different tournaments.”
It additional expressed appreciation to everybody concerned within the profitable organisation of the event.
The ultimate, performed on the Stade Mohammed V in Rabat on Sunday, was thrown into chaos late in regular time. With the rating at 0–0, Senegal had a objective dominated out earlier than VAR awarded Morocco a penalty within the eighth minute of added time.
Sad with the choice, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw led his gamers off the pitch in protest, forcing safety officers to step in. After a delay, Senegal returned to the sphere, and Morocco’s penalty was saved by goalkeeper Édouard Mendy, taking the match into further time.
Senegal midfielder Pape Gueye then scored the successful objective within the fourth minute of the primary half of additional time to safe the AFCON title.
FIFA president Gianni Infantino has since condemned the incident, whereas CAF confirmed it’s reviewing video footage and can ahead the matter to its disciplinary our bodies. If discovered responsible, Senegal may face fines or suspension for the walk-off.
