Algerian Radio
CAIRO- Djiboutian Mohamed Robleh Djama, a member of the Appeal Board of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), has placed the continental body in a real predicament.
This comes 96 hours after claims by the "Motsepe" administration regarding a "meeting" of the said committee, which allegedly concluded with stripping Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.
This controversy follows the events surrounding the final of the last edition between the host country and Senegal, which ended with the victory of the "Lions of Teranga" (0–1 after extra time).
The committee had reportedly decided to declare the Senegal national team the loser in the final, awarding a 3-0 victory to the host country, relying on Article 84 of the CAF regulations.
However, Djiboutian Mohamed Roubeh, whom the committee claimed was present, has categorically denied attending any such meeting.
This statement exposes the threads of a scandal that risks making CAF a "global laughing stock."
CAF had claimed that the "Appeal Board" accepted the host country's appeal in form and substance, thereby overturning the previous decision issued by the Disciplinary Board of the governing body of African football.
The Appeal Board allegedly concluded that the conduct of the Senegal team fell within the scope of Articles 82 and 84 of the CAF regulations.
Notably, CAF reduced the suspension of international player Ismael Saibari to two matches (one of which is suspended).
The financial fine of $100,000 against Saibari was completely cancelled, and CAF also reduced some fines imposed on the host country.
The fine for the ball boys incident was reduced to $50,000, and the fine for the use of lasers was lowered to $10,000.
CAF concluded that the conduct of the Senegalese delegation constituted a clear violation of the regulations, announcing the definitive closure of the file.
