Rooney criticises CAF over Morocco AFCON 2025 ruling
Rooney CAF Morocco AFCON 2025 reactions intensified after CAF overturned the Africa Cup of Nations final result and officially awarded the 2025 title to Morocco instead of Senegal. Reuters, AP and other outlets reported that CAF’s appeal body ruled Senegal had forfeited the final after a temporary walk-off during the match, despite Senegal originally winning 1-0 after extra time.
The decision has triggered a major wave of criticism inside and outside Africa. Senegal’s football federation condemned the ruling as unjust and said it would appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, while the case has also reopened wider debate about transparency, governance and credibility in African football.
Comments attributed to former England striker Wayne Rooney have also circulated widely online, with reports and social media posts claiming he described the decision as “crazy” and said Senegal had won fairly on the pitch. However, I could not independently verify that quote from a primary interview source.
The controversy has become one of the biggest talking points in world football because it came weeks after the final had already been played and celebrated. Morocco were declared champions after CAF applied tournament regulations concerning a team leaving the field without the referee’s authorization.
The affair continues to fuel strong reactions on social media, where many supporters are demanding clear explanations from CAF and waiting to see whether Senegal’s planned appeal will change the outcome.
Writer: Mecamedia Africa
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