US Edition'Everyone Knows We Are African Champions', Insists Senegal Coach
Senegal coach Pape Thiaw rejects CAF's ruling after players protested penalty call, insisting the team earned the title with a 1-0 extra-time win in the final.
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‘Trophies Are Won On The Pitch’, Says Senegal Coach
Senegal coach, Pape Bouna Thiaw, said there was no doubt his side were African champions despite being stripped of the title this month and that “trophies are won on the pitch.” In a first comment since the Confederation of African Football’s Appeal Board awarded Morocco the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, after Senegal staged a 14-minute walk off during January’s final in Rabat, Thiaw told reporters: “We know we’re African champions.” …
Senegal has been removed from its title as African champion, pending its appeal to the Court of Arbitration for Sport? Don't count on the selection of the Lions of Teranga, Pope Thiaw, to give the slightest importance to the decision taken by the CAF.
Stripped of title: 'Everyone knows we are African champions', insists Senegal coach
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