CAF President Visits Senegal After AFCON Controversy
Last update: April 8, 2026
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Motsepe emphasises importance of working together to grow African football during visit to Senegal..
The president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was in Dakar Wednesday, after a month after the body's decision to strip Senegal of its AFCON title and award it to Morocco.
Patrice Motsepe at the end of March
announced that he would travel to Senegal and Morocco to emphasize the importance of "working together to grow African football".
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will receive Motsepe at the presidential palace later in the day, with a press conference to follow.
His visit comes at a time for CAF following its decision to overturn Senegal's 1-0 win over hosts Morocco in the Cup of Nations final on January 18.
CAF cited regulations about leaving the field as it recorded a 3-0 victory in Morocco's favour on March 17.
During the match Senegalese players, head coach Pape Thiaw and his staff walked off the pitch in Rabat after Morocco were awarded an added-time penalty, which forward Brahim Diaz ultimately missed.
The Senegalese Football Federation has appealed CAF's decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).
The decision has sparked a response by Senegal, whose government has called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within the institution.
Motsepe said he would "respect and implement the CAS decision. My personal opinion regarding the matter is irrelevant.
