Confédération africaine de football

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) is the administrative and controlling body for African association football. It represents national football associations of Africa, organizes continental competitions like the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN), and is affiliated with FIFA. CAF is currently newsworthy due to a significant dispute surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (CAN). Senegal, the apparent on-field winner of the CAN 2025 final against Morocco (1-0), had their victory overturned by CAF, who awarded the title to Morocco. This decision has been met with strong opposition from Senegal, who have appealed the ruling to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS). Recent events include Senegal presenting the trophy at the Stade de France despite the CAF decision, and the Senegalese Football Federation formally submitting their case to TAS. This situation highlights CAF's authority in African football and the potential for controversy in its decision-making processes, impacting the credibility and perceived fairness of continental competitions.