Summary
Senegal plans to show off the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before a match against Peru, even though the Confederation of African Football reversed their victory and gave the win to Morocco. An appeal against this decision is currently with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Key Facts
- Senegal defeated Morocco 1-0 in the Afcon final on January 18 before the result was reversed.
- The Confederation of African Football awarded a 3-0 win to Morocco after Senegal left the pitch during the match.
- Senegal's Football Federation is appealing the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
- The Senegalese Football Federation president criticized the decision and planned a trophy parade.
- Morocco complained that Senegal walking off the field disrupted the match.
- The decision to change the result came after appeals and a review of competition rules by Caf.
- Senegal's government called for an investigation into potential corruption within Caf.