The Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) has formally acknowledged the ruling of the Confederation of African Football Appeals Committee regarding the awarding of the Africa Cup of Nations 2025 title.
In a measured response issued on Tuesday, the Moroccan federation clarified that its earlier position was not aimed at disputing the sporting merit of any team involved in the tournament, but rather to seek proper enforcement of competition regulations.
“The FRMF wishes to reiterate that its actions were never intended to contest the sporting performance of the teams involved in this competition, but solely to request the application of the competition rules,” the statement read.
The federation further emphasized its continued commitment to upholding regulatory standards, stressing the need for clarity in competition frameworks and the overall stability of African football tournaments.
It also used the opportunity to commend all participating nations, describing the tournament as a significant milestone for the development and celebration of African football.
The FRMF indicated that a more detailed official statement will be released after consultations with its governing bodies, expected to take place on Wednesday.
The decision by CAF’s Appeals Committee brings a key chapter of the AFCON 2025 process to a close, amid heightened attention to regulatory compliance and governance within the continental game.
Samuel Ahmadu is a distinguished multimedia journalist and women's football expert with over 15 years of experience in the industry. On the back of domestic engagement since 2008, he began his international career journey at Goal.com in February 2014, where he served as an African women's football correspondent for nearly eight years. During his tenure at Goal.com, Samuel covered major events such as three Women's Africa Cup of Nations (2016, 2018, 2022) and the 2015 FIFA Women's World Cup in Canada plus 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. His work at Goal.com earned him widespread acclaim, particularly for his in-depth profiles of African football stars, notably Asisat Oshoala, whose rise he documented from her early years to her breakthrough at the FIFA U20 Women's World Cup in 2014. Prior to his role at Goal.com, Samuel freelanced for various print and broadcast media outlets in Nigeria, including Graphics Newspaper, Radio Nigeria, Grace FM, and Savid Newspaper. His extensive experience and expertise led to his appointment to the Nigeria Football Federation's Standing Committee on Women's Football Development from 2016 to 2018. Since February 2018, Samuel has been the Social Media Manager for Nigeria's women's national teams.In 2019, Samuel joined the Confederation of African Football (CAF) as a women's football content contributor and was promoted to Women's Football Editor in 2021. His contributions to women's football continued as he worked as a Media Consultant for Content Creation and Editorials at the 2022 CAF Women's Champions League. Currently, Samuel also serves as the spokesman for the Nigeria Women Football League, further solidifying his influence and dedication to the growth of women's football in Africa.
