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CAF President Supports Corruption Inquiry After Senegal's Title Loss

4/9/2026

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Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), supported a corruption investigation into CAF during a meeting with Senegalese officials in Dakar.
Senegal demanded an inquiry after losing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco.
Motsepe said CAF would cooperate with any investigation and uphold zero tolerance toward corruption.
He dismissed claims of preferential treatment for Morocco in the appeal process and will continue discussions in Morocco.

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Patrice Motsepe, president of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), supported a corruption investigation into CAF during a meeting with Senegalese officials in Dakar.
Senegal demanded an inquiry after losing 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco.
Motsepe said CAF would cooperate with any investigation and uphold zero tolerance toward corruption.
He dismissed claims of preferential treatment for Morocco in the appeal process and will continue discussions in Morocco.