Senegal FA to hold press conference after AFCON 2025 title controversy

The Senegalese Football Federation has announced it will hold a press conference on Thursday in Dakar, as tensions continue following the decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

The governing body confirmed in an official statement that the media briefing will take place at 13:00 local time, describing it as a response to “recent events, notably the decision rendered by the appeals committee of the Confederation of African Football.”

The announcement comes amid ongoing fallout from the ruling, which saw the CAF Appeals Committee overturn the original outcome of the final and award the title to Morocco.

The decision has generated strong reactions in Senegal, where the national team had initially secured victory on the pitch.

Public opinion in the country remains unsettled, with many supporters expressing shock at the development weeks after the tournament’s conclusion.

The move has also drawn wider attention across African football, with debate continuing over the implications of the ruling.

The forthcoming press conference is expected to provide clarity on the federation’s official position.

It may also outline the steps the FSF intends to take in response to the decision, as well as any potential actions being considered to challenge the outcome.

Since the verdict was issued, reactions have intensified among both sporting figures and political authorities in Senegal.

Critics have argued that the decision carries significant consequences for the credibility and image of football governance on the continent.

Thursday’s address is therefore being seen as a key moment in the unfolding situation, potentially marking a new phase in the dispute between Senegalese football authorities and CAF.

As anticipation builds ahead of the briefing, attention remains focused on how the FSF will respond to one of the most contentious decisions in recent African football history.