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Senegal Raises Security Concerns Ahead of Morocco Clash

1/17/2026

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The Senegalese Football Federation raised concerns about security, accommodation, and ticket allocation ahead of 18 January 2025 against Morocco in Rabat, calling for measures to ensure fair play.
Senegal's players faced overcrowding on arrival, while federation refused to train at Morocco's base for fairness concerns.
Morocco seeks to end a 50-year title drought, while Senegal pursues a second title after 2021, with both teams ranked and performing strongly.

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The Senegalese Football Federation raised concerns about security, accommodation, and ticket allocation ahead of 18 January 2025 against Morocco in Rabat, calling for measures to ensure fair play.
Senegal's players faced overcrowding on arrival, while federation refused to train at Morocco's base for fairness concerns.
Morocco seeks to end a 50-year title drought, while Senegal pursues a second title after 2021, with both teams ranked and performing strongly.