Former Cameroon head coach Claude Le Roy has alleged that there was a lot of manipulation to decide that Morocco are champions of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
The French tactician made this known after CAF’s Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the final against Morocco, awarding the match to the North African nation with a 3–0 scoreline.
The controversial CAF verdict effectively erased Senegal’s dramatic victory at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Sports Complex on January 18, 2026, and handed the trophy to Morocco months after the match had already been played.
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In a chat with L’Équipe, Le Roy expressed frustration that it feels “like Morocco can get away with anything,” accusing the federation of having too much influence.
“I think there were a lot of shady dealings to decide that Morocco are champions, it’s pitiful for the image that CAF is giving.
“It feels like Morocco can get away with anything. Morocco went to claim this victory on a technicality, this is only the beginning of the affair,” he said.
