George Weah denies supporting controversial AFCON title decision

Former Liberian president and Ballon d'Or winner George Weah has publicly distanced himself from claims that he supports the Confederation of African Football's decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.

In a statement, Weah described circulating reports linking him to approval of the ruling as completely false.

"I also want to use this opportunity to clarify that social media posts widely circulating, claiming that I support the decision by CAF Disciplinary Committee against Senegal is blatantly false. All those circulating my image and attaching same to such fallacious statements are advised to refrain," he said.

The football icon has instead joined the chorus of voices condemning the decision, calling on the Court of Arbitration for Sport to intervene.

"This decision has further scarred and blemished African football, undermining confidence in the fairness, consistency, and integrity of football on the continent," Weah stated.

He argued that the ruling undermines the authority of match officials and sets a dangerous precedent for how major decisions are handled in African football.

"I call on the Court of Arbitration for Sport and other relevant authorities to move decisively so that this travesty does not stand."

The controversy stems from CAF's Appeal Board ruling on March 17 that Senegal forfeited the final after players walked off the pitch to protest a late penalty decision. Morocco were declared 3-0 winners and awarded the trophy, a decision Senegal is now challenging at CAS.

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