Patrice Motsepe backs calls for scrutiny as Afcon dispute between Senegal and Morocco heads to arbitration.

Confederation of African Football president Patrice Motsepe says he would encourage any investigation into alleged corruption within the organisation.

CBI News reports that Senegal’s government last month called for scrutiny after the national team was stripped of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title by CAF’s appeals board, with the trophy awarded to Morocco. The West African nation is awaiting the outcome of an appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Motsepe made the remarks during a visit to Dakar, where he met Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and football officials.

“I welcome any investigation, whether by a government or any authority,” he said, adding that CAF would fully cooperate and act immediately on any proven wrongdoing.

The controversy stems from the Afcon final in Rabat on 18 January, when Senegal players briefly walked off in protest at a late penalty awarded to Morocco. Although the penalty was missed and Senegal won the match after extra time, CAF later ruled that the team had forfeited the game.

The decision has triggered a crisis of confidence in African football’s governing body and led to the resignation of general secretary Veron Mosengo-Omba.

Motsepe reiterated his zero tolerance stance on corruption, describing it as a major threat to football and society, and pledged transparency under his leadership.

He declined to comment further on the Senegal Morocco case, stressing that CAF would respect the final ruling of the arbitration court.

Meanwhile, he said the detention of 18 Senegalese fans in Morocco after disturbances at the final is being handled through diplomatic channels.