The Royal Moroccan Football Federation will pursue legal action and will not overlook the conduct of Senegal’s coach and players in the AFCON 2025 final

La Royal Moroccan Football Federation a publié un communiqué officiel réagissant aux événements ayant marqué la finale de la Coupe d’Afrique des Nations, opposant le Maroc au Sénégal, affirmant avoir entamé les procédures légales nécessaires conformément aux règlements en vigueur auprès de la Confederation of African Football et de la FIFA.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation issued an official statement reacting to the incidents that marked the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal, confirming that it has initiated the necessary legal procedures in accordance with the applicable regulations of the Confederation of African Football and FIFA.


Dans son communiqué, la Fédération a précisé avoir soumis un dossier complet concernant le retrait des joueurs de la sélection sénégalaise de la pelouse durant la finale, ainsi que les incidents survenus à la suite de l’attribution d’un penalty en faveur de l’équipe marocaine, estimant que ces faits ont eu un impact direct sur le déroulement normal du match et sur la performance des joueurs.

In its statement, the Federation indicated that it submitted a comprehensive file regarding the temporary withdrawal of Senegalese players from the pitch during the final, as well as the incidents that followed the awarding of a penalty to the Moroccan team, considering that these actions directly affected the normal course of the match and the players’ performance.


La Fédération Royale Marocaine de Football a souligné que cette démarche s’inscrit dans sa volonté de faire respecter les laws of the game et les principes du fair-play, tout en défendant les intérêts de l’équipe nationale dans un cadre légal et institutionnel, sans recours à toute forme d’escalade non sportive.

The Royal Moroccan Football Federation stressed that this step reflects its commitment to upholding the laws of the game and the principles of fair play, while defending the national team’s interests through a legal and institutional framework, without resorting to any non-sporting escalation.


Par ailleurs, la Fédération a exprimé sa gratitude et sa reconnaissance envers les supporters marocains qui ont massivement assisté aux matches de l’équipe nationale, faisant preuve d’un esprit sportif exemplaire et d’un soutien civilisé tout au long du tournoi, aussi bien lors de la finale que durant les autres rencontres des « Lions de l’Atlas ».

The Federation also expressed its gratitude and appreciation to Moroccan supporters who attended the national team’s matches in large numbers, demonstrating exemplary sportsmanship and civilized support throughout the tournament, both during the final and across the other matches of the “Atlas Lions.”


Le communiqué a également salué les efforts collectifs ayant contribué à la réussite de cette édition continentale, remerciant l’ensemble des acteurs impliqués — autorités organisatrices, cadres techniques et sécuritaires — ainsi que tous ceux qui ont participé au succès de this African tournament, hosted by Morocco under organizational conditions widely described as successful.

The statement also praised the collective efforts that contributed to the success of this continental edition, thanking all stakeholders involved—organizing authorities, technical and security teams—as well as everyone who contributed to the success of this African tournament, hosted by Morocco under organizational conditions widely regarded as successful.


Ce communiqué intervient dans un contexte de suivi attentif des incidents survenus lors de la finale, alors que les milieux sportifs attendent les décisions issues des disciplinary procedures at the continental and international football bodies, with a view to reinforcing respect for regulations and sportsmanship within African competitions.

This statement comes amid close monitoring of the incidents that accompanied the final, as football circles await the outcomes of disciplinary procedures at continental and international governing bodies, with the aim of reinforcing respect for regulations and sportsmanship in African competitions.

Source : Fes News Media

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