US EditionSenegal Parade Trophy Despite Being Stripped of Crown
Senegal disputes the Confederation of African Football ruling after their 14-minute walk-off protest, maintaining they won on the pitch and appealing to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- On Saturday, Senegal paraded the Africa Cup trophy before a friendly against Peru at the Stade in Paris, asserting their status as African champions despite Caf stripping them of the title this month.
- The Confederation of African Football awarded Morocco a 3-0 victory on March 17th, overturning Senegal's 1-0 January win after Senegal staged a 14-minute walk-off during the final in Rabat protesting a penalty decision.
- Senegal lodged an official appeal this week with a Swiss-based legal body, while head coach Pape Thiaw insisted his team are the rightful African champions and that tournaments should be won on the pitch.
- Morocco's coach Mohamed Ouahbi and his players have pivoted focus to their World Cup campaign, treating the trophy dispute as closed after drawing 1-1 against Ecuador in a friendly in Madrid on Friday.
- The Atlas Lions aim to build on their unbeaten 25-match streak as preparations for a group phase match against Brazil on June 13th intensify, positioning Morocco as contenders in the upcoming World Cup tournament.
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"We will respect any decision made by the Court of Sports Arbitration (TAS)" on the decision to revoke the Africa Cup to Senegal, affirmed the president of the African Football Confederation (CAF), Patrice Motsepe.
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Senegal parades Africa Cup of Nations trophy at the Stade de France to celebrate the 'only champions of Africa'
Before beating Peru 2-0, Senegal's captain and goalkeeper placed the trophy – which they have been ordered to return to Morocco – in front of the president of the Senegalese Football Federation.
Senegal show off AFCON trophy as players defy controversial call to strip title
The Senegal players decided to defy CAF's orders and parade the AFCON title in front of their fans ahead of the friendly against Peru. Senegal were stripped off their AFCON title and it was awarded to Morocco recently.
Senegal's footballers present the Africa Cup in front of thousands of fans in Paris – although the continental association CAF has denied the title. Association President Fall finds clear words for the CAF decision.
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