‘Unjust and ridiculous’: Senegalese football fans bewildered by loss of Afcon title

2026-03-19 - 13:59

Supporters of national side struggle to come to terms with decision to declare Morocco the winner of Africa Cup of Nations Two days after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped Senegal of its 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title and instead declared the host nation, Morocco, champions, Alhassan Hann remains in shock. “We didn’t expect this at all,” the 23-year-old Dakar university student said. “This decision is unjust. Personally, I find it ridiculous. I think it doesn’t give a very good image of African football.” Continue reading...