CAF acts to rebuild trust after AFCON final

CAF has announced major rule changes after controversy in the 2025 AFCON final.

Senegal originally beat hosts Morocco 1-0 before being stripped of the title.

A CAF appeal board invalidated the win after Senegal players walked off the pitch to protest a Morocco penalty.

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CAF is now introducing reforms to restore confidence in referees, VAR officials and its judicial bodies.

The changes follow incidents during the AFCON 2025 final, with CAF aiming to prevent a repeat.

President Patrice Motsepe says the organisation is committed to fairness, professionalism and zero tolerance for corruption.

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