Senegal is poised to present its African Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy at the Stade de France this Saturday, ahead of their friendly match against Peru scheduled for 5 PM. This celebratory event proceeds despite a significant controversy surrounding the trophy’s legitimacy.
The CAF (Confederation of African Football) had previously awarded the tournament victory to Morocco via a walkover, a decision that is currently being reviewed by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). In a striking move, Senegal appears to disregard this CAF ruling entirely, continuing with their planned trophy presentation and acting almost as if the disputed decision never occurred.
This stance highlights a clear divergence between the official continental football body’s verdict and Senegal’s public celebration of its ‘Champions d’Afrique 2025’ title, leaving many questions about the true status of the championship.
