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The Digest:

Senegal has defiantly paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before a friendly against Peru at the Stade de France in Paris, despite being stripped of the title by the Confederation of African Football. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly and his teammates took the trophy for a lap of honor after a pre-match concert by Senegalese superstar Youssou N’Dour, placing it in the presidential box. The move comes after CAF awarded the title to Morocco following Senegal's mid-game walk-off during the January final. Senegal has vowed to appeal the decision to CAS

Key Points:
  • Senegal players paraded the AFCON trophy at the Stade de France, defying CAF's ruling that awarded the title to Morocco.
  • Captain Koulibaly and goalkeeper Mendy placed the trophy in the presidential box before the friendly against Peru.
  • CAF overturned Senegal's 1-0 final victory after players walked off in protest over a penalty awarded to Morocco.
  • Senegal plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport and has called for an independent inquiry into CAF.
  • Thousands of Senegalese supporters gathered outside the stadium to celebrate the trophy before the match.
As Senegal defiantly displays the trophy it won on the pitch, the dispute with CAF over the 2025 AFCON title remains unresolved, with both sides preparing for a legal battle that could take months to conclude.

Sources: Fabrizio, Equipe du Sénégal

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