An American magazine has highlighted the decision made by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to award the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, stating that it is based on the regulatory provisions within the continental body’s statutes.
The magazine “Altitude” reported that the determination of the final result was not arbitrary, but rather enacted based on clear regulatory provisions that impose direct penalties should one of the teams leave the pitch without authorization, which is classified as a forfeit.
According to the same source, this legal basis was what the CAF committees relied on when reviewing the match proceedings before confirming the final result in favor of the Moroccan team.
The magazine noted that the score of 3-0 in favor of Morocco represents the standard outcome for a defeat by forfeit, a rule applied in many international tournaments to ensure fair competition.
