Nigeria, March 19 -- The Royal Moroccan Football Federation has welcomed the decision by the Confederation of African Football to award Morocco a 3-0 victory over Senegal in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, describing the ruling as a victory for fairness and respect for the laws of the game.

In an official communique released on Wednesday, the Moroccan federation said the verdict by CAF's Appeal Board "reinforces respect for the laws and ensures the necessary stability for the optimal conduct of international competitions."

The decision, which overturned Senegal's 1-0 extra-time win, followed a successful appeal by Morocco after chaotic scenes disrupted the final at the Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium. Senegal's players had ...