This Saturday at 5 PM, Senegal is set to face Peru in a friendly football match at the iconic Stade de France. The Teranga Lions are prepared to present themselves as the reigning African champions, proudly displaying the Africa Cup of Nations trophy they secured on the field this past winter with a decisive 1-0 victory. This firm stance is maintained despite a controversial decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF), which subsequently declared Morocco African champions via a 3-0 forfeit.
However, Senegal has not accepted this administrative ruling. The national federation has formally lodged an appeal against CAF’s decision with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Their objective is to officially retain the title they believe they rightfully won through on-field performance, underscoring the sentiment that “trophies are won on the green rectangle,” as expressed by Thiaw.
