Senegal Accuses CAF of Corruption in AFCON Title Dispute with Morocco

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Senegal's government has called for an independent international investigation into corruption allegations following the Confederation of African Football's (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and award it to Morocco.

Senegal's government has demanded an independent international investigation into corruption allegations after the Confederation of African Football (CAF) stripped the country of its Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title and awarded it to Morocco.

The CAF's decision came after a review by their appeals board into a chaotic final two months ago. The ruling stated that Senegal forfeited the final, a 1-0 victory after extra time, by leaving the field of play during normal time in a 14-minute protest at the awarding of a penalty to Morocco.

The result was officially recorded as 3-0 in favor of host nation Morocco. Senegal's government spokeswoman, Marie Rose Khady Fatou Faye, criticized the CAF's decision, stating that it undermines the organization's credibility.

Senegal's Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko previously denounced Morocco's jailing of 18 Senegalese fans following violence during a pitch invasion. The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) announced that it will appeal CAF's ruling at the Court of Arbitration for Sport.