Summary
Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, explained that the team's walk-off during the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco was an emotional decision. Controversy arose when Senegal left the field after a penalty was given to Morocco, just after a possible winning goal for Senegal was disallowed. Despite this, Senegal resumed the match and eventually won in extra time.
Key Facts
- Senegal's team walked off the field in the last moments of the Africa Cup of Nations final.
- The walk-off happened after Morocco was awarded a penalty, moments after Senegal's goal was canceled.
- The match resumed after Senegal returned, and they won with a goal in extra time.
- FIFA and the Moroccan Football Federation criticized the walk-off, citing it disrupted the game.
- Fights broke out around the field during the incident.
- Senegal's walk-off caused a 15-minute delay in the match.
- Coach Pape Thiaw said it was an emotional decision to protect his players.
- The Senegalese Football Federation criticized the lack of fair play from the Moroccan hosts.
