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Senegal Demands Probe into CAF Corruption Amid AFCON Controversy

3/19/2026

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The Senegalese government has demanded independent international investigation into alleged corruption within the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and awarded it to Morocco after a 3-0 forfeit ruling.
The government condemned the ruling as "grossly illegal and profoundly unjust."
It vowed to pursue legal action to restore Senegal's AFCON title and the integrity of African football.

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The Senegalese government has demanded independent international investigation into alleged corruption within the Confederation of African Football (CAF).
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations and awarded it to Morocco after a 3-0 forfeit ruling.
The government condemned the ruling as "grossly illegal and profoundly unjust."
It vowed to pursue legal action to restore Senegal's AFCON title and the integrity of African football.