Moroccan Lawyers Condemn Senegal FA President Over CAF Manipulation Claims

The Club of Attorneys in Morocco has issued a strong condemnation of statements made by the President of the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF), Abdoulaye Fall, describing them as ‘insulting’ and a direct attack on the integrity of African football institutions.

The controversy stems from recent remarks in which the FSF President accused Morocco of ‘manipulating CAF’ and exerting hidden influence over the organisation of continental football.

The Moroccan legal body says these claims cross the line from sporting criticism into institutional slander.

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“By categorically accusing the Kingdom of Morocco of manipulating CAF, this official has crossed the line of sporting criticism to venture into the territory of institutional slander,” the Club of Attorneys stated in a press release.

The Club of Attorneys argued that the statements are baseless and constitute a serious attack on the honour of Moroccan and African sporting bodies.

They accused the FSF President of using rhetoric that mixes insinuation and defamation to deflect attention from ‘organisational failure and structural deficiencies’ within his own federation.

“These allegations, devoid of any evidentiary substance, attempt to justify his organisational failure by constructing a conspiracy theory that weakens the cohesion of African football,” the statement read.

Legal experts emphasise that such remarks go beyond ordinary sporting opinion and violate the ethical principles outlined by FIFA and CAF.

Accusing a nation or federation of manipulation without proof, they say, breaches the duties of neutrality, loyalty, and integrity required by Articles 14, 15, and 16 of the FIFA Code of Ethics, as well as the CAF statutes.

According to the Moroccan legal body, the FSF President’s comments could be classified under criminal law as defamation and offensive behaviour.

Articles 23 of the FIFA Code of Ethics and Article 131 of the CAF Disciplinary Code provide for fines and long-term bans on officials who deliberately attack the image of sport or the honour of institutions.

“Under criminal law, these acts are legally qualified as defamation and offensive behaviour, exposing their author to fines and bans from activities that could extend over several years,” the Club of Attorneys warned.

The Club of Attorneys confirmed that it will formally initiate the referral procedure under Article 60 of the FIFA Code of Ethics and Article 43 of the CAF Disciplinary Code.

These rules allow any individual or authority to report conduct they believe violates regulations. Once the complaint is filed, investigatory chambers are authorised to review the evidence and open preliminary proceedings.

“No sporting frustration, however intense, can justify sacrificing the integrity of our institutions on the altar of populist manoeuvres,” the Club emphasised.

“The dignity of Moroccan football cannot be flouted with impunity by irresponsible media outbursts that harm African brotherhood.”

The statement concludes by reaffirming Morocco’s commitment to African football and calling for accountability. By pursuing legal channels, the Club of Attorneys aims to protect the reputation of CAF and ensure that personal grievances do not undermine the collective work of African sporting institutions.

“The dignity of Moroccan football and the cohesion of African football must be respected at all times,” the press release added.