Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout
Al Jazeera
Senegal were stripped of the AFCON crown with Morocco awarded the title, a move that divides two closely knit nations.
When governing body offficials the Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco, overturning Senegal’s victory two months after the chaotic final, football fans were stunned.
The impact of the decision could spread beyond sport and weaken the bond between the nations.
While Moroccan fans took to the streets to celebrate their team’s belated success, the decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) was met with disbelief in Senegal, with fans and authorities calling the decision “unjust”.
Senegal’s government on Wednesday said it will pursue “all appropriate legal avenues” to overturn the decision and called for an international investigation into “suspected corruption” within African football’s governing body.
The Senegal Football Federation (FSF) then announced on Thursday that it had instructed lawyers, apparently carrying through its threat to take the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). Such a move could lead to a yearlong legal battle before a ruling.
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Senegal football calls in lawyers as CAS awaits, while CAF president defends decision to hand AFCON title to Morocco.
