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CAF

Organization Intergovernmental

CAF is involved in a dispute over the Africa Cup of Nations title and also a bus contract in Madrid.

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The Confederation Africaine de Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. Recent news highlights CAF's controversial decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco following an appeal. Senegal is appealing this decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), calling it unfair and unprecedented. The Senegalese team publicly displayed the trophy despite the invalidation, causing further controversy. Separately, CAF is mentioned in a business context, as CAF owns 100% of Solaris, a bus manufacturer that has secured a contract with EMT Madrid to supply electric buses. This highlights CAF's diverse involvement beyond football administration, extending into the transportation sector. The AFCON title dispute is currently the most significant issue, raising questions about the fairness and integrity of CAF's decision-making processes.
Last updated: June 1, 2026