The government of Senegal has condemned the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to award Morocco the AFCON title, calling for investigations into CAF’s leadership. In a press statement released on Wednesday, Senegal expressed its disappointment in the decision to strip it of the AFCON title and give it to Morocco. Fatou asserted that the decision resulted from a misaligned interpretation of the rules of the sport, describing it as illegal. Fatou insisted that Senegal rightfully won the AFCON finals and that the game was played fairly till the end of the match. Fatou asserted that Senegal strongly rejected the decision, saying it erases commitment, merit, and sporting excellence.

Source: Daily Nation March 19, 2026 05:27 UTC