Earthquake in Africa. The decision of the appeal jury of the Confederation of African Football to declare Morocco the winner on the green carpet two months after the incidents which marred the final of the African Cup of Nations between Senegal and Morocco, caused a real earthquake and triggered the anger and incomprehension of the Lions of Terranga.
“Come and get them. They are crazy,” wrote Moussa Niakhaté in a series of messages published on Instagram, adding: “ It’s not AI, it’s real. » “We’re among the crazy, I think,” published the Toulouse Pape Demba Diop in the caption of a photo where he appears with the African champion medal around his neck.
For his part, West Ham player El Hadji Malick Diouf appealed to his teammates. “Arise as champions”he wrote while posting a photo of himself with the medal. “AFRICAN CHAMPIONS 2 0 2 5”for his part posted Pathé Ciss in a message accompanied by several photos, adding in a tone of irony: “You can add 3 more goals in favor of the Lloron. »
Senegal will appeal to the CAS
For its part, the Senegalese federation has already announced its intention to appeal the CAF decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. “The Senegalese Football Federation denounces an unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable decision which brings discredit to African football,” she wrote in a press release to begin with.
“For the defense of its rights and the interests of Senegalese football, the Federation will initiate, as soon as possible, an appeal procedure before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) in Lausanne”she added.
