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Senegal Parades Africa Cup Trophy in Paris as CAS Appeal Presses On

The outcome now hinges on a CAS ruling promised to be quick and fair.

Overview

  • Senegal staged a trophy lap at the Stade de France before a friendly against Peru on Saturday, drawing thousands of fans.
  • Captain Kalidou Koulibaly and goalkeeper Edouard Mendy placed the cup beside federation president Abdoulaye Fall in the stands.
  • CAF had retroactively awarded the final 3-0 to Morocco, arguing Senegal abandoned play after a late penalty was given.
  • Senegal has filed a formal appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, whose director said the case will move fast while protecting due process.
  • The federation condemned the decision as an “administrative robbery” and announced a corruption complaint, leaving the title in dispute until the CAS ruling.