The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has temporarily removed Ousmane Keïta, head of its Disciplinary Committee, from all proceedings related to the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.

According to Egyptian journalist Mohamed Saïd, who is close to CAF’s internal processes, the decision was taken to avoid any perceived conflict of interest, as Keïta is Senegalese. CAF’s Kenyan vice-president has now been appointed to oversee the case and supervise the ongoing investigation.

The AFCON final, which Senegal won 1-0 after extra time, was overshadowed by controversy, including on-field protests and heated exchanges that sparked widespread debate across African football.

CAF is currently reviewing match officials’ reports, video footage, and other relevant documents as it considers possible disciplinary actions. The governing body has stressed its commitment to transparency, fairness, and the integrity of the competition.

While no sanctions have yet been announced, CAF is expected to conclude its disciplinary review in the coming days following one of the most contentious AFCON finals in recent history.