Senegal plans to parade the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before their game against Peru in Paris on Saturday, with the head of the country's Football Federation vowing a 'crusade' against the decision to strip the team of the title. The Lions of Teranga claimed their second AFCON title on 18 January when they beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time in a final which ended in chaotic scenes when the Senegal players walked off the pitch after their opponents were awarded a stoppage-time penalty with the match goalless. However, last week the Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned that result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory. On Tuesday, the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) confirmed receipt of Senegal's appeal against that decision, promising to rule "as swiftly as possible." 'Faced with what amounts to the most blatant and unprecedented administrative robbery in the history of our sport, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) refuses to accept this as inevitable,' FSF president Abdoulaye Fall said at a media conference in Paris. Shortly before making his comments, FSF social media posted a timetable for events around Saturday's friendly at the Stade de France which included a trophy parade. 'Senegal will not bend the knee and will not compromise its values,' added Fall. 'Our fight now transcends the football pitch.' Following the controversial final in Rabat - in which Morocco and Real Madrid forward Brahim Diaz missed a Panenka penalty to win the match in the 114th minute - the Royal Moroccan Football Federation (FRMF) immediately lodged a complaint with CAF and FIFA, claiming that Senegal leaving the field of play 'greatly affected the normal course of the match.' CAF's disciplinary committee initially rejected that appeal, issuing sanctions against both sides, including a five-match ban for Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw, on 29 January. However, after FRMF argued that those original penalties did not reflect the seriousness of the incidents, the appeals board agreed and ruled in favor of Morocco. Senegal's government has since called for an investigation into 'suspected corruption' at CAF, while the governing body’s president emphasized the independence of the decisions made. As the battle for the title continues, Senegal remains defiant in their quest for justice, promoting their trophy parade as a symbol of their unwavering stance.
Senegal to Celebrate AFCON Trophy Amid Controversy

Senegal to Celebrate AFCON Trophy Amid Controversy
Despite being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title, Senegal plans to parade the trophy at an upcoming friendly. The country's Football Federation protests the decision, calling it a blatant injustice.
In a bold statement against the Confederation of African Football's recent ruling, Senegal will showcase the Africa Cup of Nations trophy during a friendly match against Peru in Paris. This comes after Senegal was stripped of their title, awarded to them following a chaotic final against Morocco. The Senegalese Football Federation is appealing the decision, arguing it is a significant administrative error.




















