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Senegal Appeals CAF's Controversial Title Stripping Decision

3/18/2026

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Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) plans to appeal the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
Augustin Senghor, FSF president, criticized the ruling as secretive and unlawful.
The Senegalese government expressed profound dismay and urged an independent investigation into suspected CAF corruption.
Senegal's head coach and players protested, with Sadio Mané highlighting corruption's impact on African football.

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Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) plans to appeal the Confederation of African Football (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the African Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
Augustin Senghor, FSF president, criticized the ruling as secretive and unlawful.
The Senegalese government expressed profound dismay and urged an independent investigation into suspected CAF corruption.
Senegal's head coach and players protested, with Sadio Mané highlighting corruption's impact on African football.