In response to the controversial decision by CAF to strip Senegal of its African championship title and award it to Morocco, former sports minister Yankhoba Diatara expressed his outrage and denounced a serious attack on the credibility of African football.
Statement by Yankhoba DIATARA, Former Minister of Sports
Dear compatriots, dear friends,
It was with profound astonishment that I learned of the CAF's decision to withdraw the Africa Cup of Nations (CAN) trophy from Senegal and award it to Morocco.
Such a decision, both incomprehensible and unacceptable, seriously damages the credibility of African football, already weakened on the international stage by a lack of governance and leadership.
I wish to express my strongest indignation and to register my total disagreement with this situation.
I offer my unwavering support to the Senegalese Football Federation, the players, the technical staff, and the entire Senegalese people, who are deeply committed to the values of justice and fairness.
I remain convinced that the international arbitration bodies will be able to restore the truth and ensure that Senegal's dignity triumphs at the end of this 2025 AFCON.
Senegal deserves respect and consideration.
Yankhoba DIATARA — Former Minister of Sports
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