Rooneyslams CAF over AFCON 2025 forfeit ruling
Ex-England captain Wayne Rooney condemned CAF's decision to award AFCON 2025 to Morocco after Senegal's walk-off protest. CAF's Appeal Board overturned Senegal's 1-0 win, citing Article 82/84 violations, resulting in a 3-0 forfeit for Morocco. Rooney stated: 'Senegal beat them fair and square' and questioned Moroccan players' acceptance. Senegal's FSF confirmed plans to challenge the ruling at CAS. The controversy follows multiple African figures criticizing CAF's 'corruption' and 'daylight robbery' claims.