President of Africa’s football governing body (CAF), Patrice Motsepe, has doubled down on his anti-corruption stance on his latest official visit on the continent.

Patrice Motsepe arrived in Morocco for talks with the North African nation’s Football Federation a day after visiting Senegal amid serious tension between the two nations over the fallout of the 2025 AFCON Final and the subsequent decision by CAF’s Appeal Board to hand the title to Morocco after declaring that winners Senegal forfeited the game after walking off the pitch to protest against a penalty decision.

Senegal have appealed the decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Speaking at a presser on his visit to Morocco, Patrice Motsepe reaffirmed his anti-corruption committment by stating,

“Despite the challenges in the final, the 2025 AFCON was the most successful tournament. The security, logistics, airports, hotels, football pitches and hospitals were all top-notch.”

Morocco Football Federation President Fouzi Lekjaa (left) with CAF President Patrice Motsepe Photo Credit: CAF
 

CAF President Patrice Motsepe (left) with Senegal President Bassirou Faye Photo Credit: CAF

“I want to personally thank the Morocco FA President, Fouzi Lekjaa, for his outstanding work as both FA President and CAF 1st Vice President. I also extend my gratitude to His Majesty the King of Morocco and to the people of this great country” and added that,

Senegal players celebrate with the trophy after winning the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match against Morocco (Photo by FRANCK FIFE / AFP via Getty Images)

“I will never tolerate corruption from anyone, anywhere.”

Senegal and Morocco players clash during the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) final football match between Senegal and Morocco (Photo by Abdel Majid BZIOUAT / AFP via Getty Images)