Senegal refuse to return trophy, defender taunts: come and get it | OneFootball

The decision by the African Football Confederation (CAF) to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco is far from being resolved.

After CAF’s announcement on Tuesday, the secretary-general of the Senegalese federation, Abdoulaye Sow, assured that they will appeal and will not return the trophy:

“The reactions around the world after this decision confirm a total outrage. The trophy is not leaving the country,” said Sow in an interview with Senegal’s RTS channel.

In line with the official, but with a more defiant tone, Lyon defender Moussa Niakhaté spoke out on Instagram.

“Come and get [the trophy],” he wrote in a photo where he appears holding the trophy.

In an official statement, the Senegalese Federation said the decision is “unacceptable” and that they will appeal.

Remember the controversy

The players and coaching staff left the field after a penalty was awarded to Morocco in the last minute of regular time and refused to return, questioning the referee’s decision.

Minutes later, encouraged by Sadio Mané, the Senegalese returned, and Morocco missed the penalty.

In extra time, Pape Gueye scored the title-winning goal for Senegal.

Tuesday’s decision, however, considered that Senegal abandoned the match and confirmed Morocco’s victory by forfeit, 3-0.

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