Viral rumor of Senegal relocating AFCON trophy true? Fact check emerge
A video has surfaced online, capturing Senegalese military personnel’s excitement over a trophy amid controversy surrounding CAF ruling on the recently concluded African Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament.
It would be recalled that CAF stripped Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title, awarding it to Morocco instead.
CAF Decision Sparks Buzz
This decision came after Morocco appealed the result of the January 18 final, where Senegal won 1-0 in extra time.
According to the CAF Appeal Board, Senegal had forfeited the match due to their players walking off the pitch in protest of a penalty awarded to Morocco, citing Articles 82 and 84 of the AFCON regulations.
The controversy surrounds the AFCON final, where Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest of a late penalty awarded to Morocco.
In a clip circulating on X (formerly Twitter), a young man with glasses is seen holding the trophy surrounded by military personnel.
The clip captures the military personnel’s excitement, with an officer recording the moment as they celebrate.
The trophy was paraded through Saint Louis, and the video was posted on Senegal’s official TikTok account on February 8, 2025.
According to Reuters fact-checking, the video was recorded over a month before CAF decision.
Senegal Breaks Silence On CAF Ruling
In a recent development, Senegal has announced plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), with some officials and players expressing outrage and disappointment.
Additionally, the Senegalese government has a called for an international investigation into suspected corruption within CAF.
Watch video below……
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