The CAN 2025 file is still in the hands of the Court of Arbitration for Sport. If the appeal jury of the Confederation of African Football reversed the result of the final, awarding the title to Morocco on the green carpet two months after Senegal’s victory in overtime (1-0, ap), the identity of the winner is therefore not officially known yet.
But for some, like Alexandre Ruiz, this edition of the African Cup of Nations must absolutely go to the Lions of Teranga. “There was a final whistle, a winner. And for me, the winner at the final whistle is the winner of the competition. QED »decides the sports journalist, interviewed by Senepeople Plus.
Senegal-Morocco, the CAS has not yet decided
“To date, for me, Senegal is the winner of this African Cup of Nations. Point. (…) It’s the best team in Africa, it won the title on the pitch”he adds. And according to the former Canal+ and beIN Sports commentator, Pape Thiaw’s players could go even higher during the 2026 World Cup.
Future opponents of the French team, Norway and Iraq in Group I, the Senegalese can dream big, according to him. “What is Senegal missing to be world champion? Today, not much. Senegal is the spearhead of African football, which is ultra powerful”believes Alexandre Ruiz.
“Senegal is the king of Africa”
“The power of African football, and Senegalese football, is proven at all levels. Senegal won the African Cup of Nations, they are the king of Africa. In this World Cup, the king of Africa will face the king of Europe, the king of America, the king of Asia. And like other kings, the king of Africa has his chances. »
“Maybe a little luck factor is missinghe adds. Is this year the right one? The answer is Pope who has it. It is in his plan and in that of the stars who will hold this Senegalese team. It is difficult to know today whether this Senegal team is capable, yes or not, of going for the world title. » But according to him, the potential is there.
