The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has introduced new regulations aimed at restoring confidence following the controversies that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations.
CAF president Patrice Motsepe confirmed that the continental body has implemented some changes to its statutes and regulatory framework, targeting key areas such as officiating, disciplinary processes and match oversight.
“CAF is currently implementing far-reaching changes and improvements to the CAF Statutes and Regulations, which will strengthen the trust and confidence in CAF referees, VAR operators, match commissioners and in the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board,” said Motsepe, as cited on CAF website.
“These changes and improvements to the CAF Statutes and Regulations will also ensure that the unacceptable incidences that took place at the TotalEnergies CAF AFCON Morocco 2025 do not happen again.”
The 2025 tournament was overshadowed by a number of contentious incidents, particularly involving refereeing decisions especially in the final.
Motsepe added that CAF sought extensive legal expertise to guide the reform process and ensure alignment with international best practices.
“CAF has taken extensive legal advice from top African and international football lawyers and experts, to ensure that the CAF Statutes and Regulations adhere to and implement global football best practices, on and off the field,” he said.
“This is important for the respect, integrity and credibility of African referees, VAR operators and the CAF Disciplinary Board and Appeal Board.”
Meanwhile, Senegal has approached the Court of Arbitration for Sport following the stripping off of their AFCON 2025 title.
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