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Senegal Celebrates Africa Cup Amid Controversial Title Dispute

3/28/2026

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Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at Stade de France before a Peru friendly, despite being stripped.
Captain Kalidou Koulibaly led celebrations with fans after a Youssou N'Dour concert.
Earlier, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declared the dispute closed after CAF overturned Senegal's January victory due to protests during the final.
Senegal plans to appeal the decision to CAF and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).

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Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy at Stade de France before a Peru friendly, despite being stripped.
Captain Kalidou Koulibaly led celebrations with fans after a Youssou N'Dour concert.
Earlier, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declared the dispute closed after CAF overturned Senegal's January victory due to protests during the final.
Senegal plans to appeal the decision to CAF and the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS).