Weah Slams CAF Over AFCON Decision, Urges Review of Morocco Title Award

George Weah, widely regarded as one of Africa’s greatest footballers and the only African to win the Ballon d’Or, has criticised the decision by Confederation of African Football to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. Weah later went on to serve as Liberia’s president, cementing his influence both on and off the pitch.

CAF ruled that Senegal forfeited the final after their players left the pitch during a chaotic end to the match. The Appeal Board overturned the original 1-0 result and instead awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory, officially naming them champions.

Reacting to the verdict, Weah insisted that football matches must be decided on the pitch and not in boardrooms after the game.

“The subsequent decision by the CAF committee, taken after the match had already been concluded, should not override the authority exercised by the referee during the game,” he said.

“Football must be decided on the pitch, not re-decided after the final whistle.”

He also called on the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other relevant authorities to act quickly so that “this travesty does not stand.”

Meanwhile, Senegal forward Sadio Mané has also criticised CAF’s decision to award the title to Morocco.