Summary
Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Paris despite the victory being awarded to Morocco after a dispute. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal's win due to a controversial final match event, awarding the victory to Morocco. Senegal plans to appeal CAF's decision.
Key Facts
- Senegal initially won the AFCON title in January against Morocco.
- CAF later stripped Senegal of the title, awarding it to Morocco.
- Senegal's team paraded the trophy in Paris before a friendly match against Peru.
- Senegal disputes the CAF decision and will appeal it.
- Senegal called for an international inquiry into the decision, citing potential corruption.
- The controversy stemmed from a penalty incident during the final.
- A large crowd, including Senegalese fans, attended the parade event in Paris.
- The match against Peru was Senegal's first since the AFCON final.
