India, March 19 -- Reacting to the Senegal government's decision to call for an international investigation, CAF president Patrice Motsepe has defended the African football confederation's integrity. Senegal's decision came after CAF stripped them of the AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco.

According to the regulations, Senegal forfeited the final after many players walked off in second-half stoppage time.

In a video uploaded on CAF's website, Motsepe said, "The CAF disciplinary board took one decision. The CAF appeals board took a totally different position. And I'm told that Senegal is going to appeal, which is very important."

"We will adhere and respect the decision that's taken at the highest level."

The Senegal government hint...