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Senegal's Football Chief Accuses Morocco of CAF Manipulation

1/26/2026

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Abdoulaye Fall, president of the Senegalese Football Federation, accused Morocco of steering CAF decisions.
He said this influence blocked Senegal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations preparations.
Fall described last-minute accommodation changes and limited access to training facilities as destabilizing tactics.
He condemned the late referee announcement for the final, saying it hindered challenging the decision.

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Abdoulaye Fall, president of the Senegalese Football Federation, accused Morocco of steering CAF decisions.
He said this influence blocked Senegal during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations preparations.
Fall described last-minute accommodation changes and limited access to training facilities as destabilizing tactics.
He condemned the late referee announcement for the final, saying it hindered challenging the decision.