The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has controversially declared Morocco the winner of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) through an off-field decision, sparking strong condemnation from coach Claude Le Roy. He has vehemently criticized the ruling, alleging widespread “shady dealings” behind the scenes.
This contentious announcement comes two months after Senegalese players had celebrated their initial victory and proudly lifted the AFCON trophy on January 18. The subsequent decision to award the title to Morocco has thrown the legitimacy of the championship into significant disarray and ignited a heated debate within the football community.