The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has responded to an incident where Senegal players walked out of the pitch during the 2025 AFCON finals against Morocco. The incident happened when referee Jean Jacques Ndala awarded Morocco a penalty kick in the final minutes of the game. Ndala referred to the VAR before awarding the penalty
Jean Jacques Ndala’s appointment to officiate the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2025 final between hosts Morocco and Senegal was a powerful statement of confidence from the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Ndala has been the subject of discussion after awarding Morocco a penalty kick in the final minutes of the game.
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has issued a series of demands to the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and local organisers, citing serious concerns and logistical malfunctionsahead of their highly anticipated Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final against Morocco. In a statement dated Friday, January 16, 2026, the FSF outlined several grievances it claims compromise