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Senegal Parades AFCON Trophy Amidst Controversy
29 Mar
Summary
- Senegal paraded AFCON trophy before a friendly match.
- CAF reversed Senegal's final victory, awarding it to hosts.
- Senegal has appealed CAF's decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Senegal celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations triumph by parading the trophy prior to a friendly match against Peru. This event occurred despite the Confederation of African Football (CAF) controversially reversing Senegal's 1-0 final victory on March 17, instead awarding a 3-0 win to the host nation.
The Senegalese team, featuring captain Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy, paraded the trophy on the pitch after a pre-match concert. They wore special jerseys marked with two stars, representing their 2021 continental title and the contested January win.
Despite the official reversal by CAF, citing rule breaches regarding players leaving the field without permission, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. This indicates Senegal's intent to retain their title.
In the friendly, Senegal defeated Peru 2-0 with goals from Nicolas Jackson and Ismaila Sarr. Notably, key players like Koulibaly, Mendy, Sadio Mane, and Iliman Ndiaye were rested for this match, as Senegal prepares for the upcoming World Cup.
