'There's too much corruption' - Mane reacts to CAF decision to strip Senegal of Afcon 2025 title
Sadio Mane branded African football with "too much corruption" after CAF's decision to strip Senegal of the Afcon 2025 title. Mane said the corruption is "killing the passion of millions." CAF's Appeals Committee made the decision.
Senegal, who beat Morocco 1-0 in extra-time in the final on January 18th, are no longer regarded as champions. The decision was made because of Senegal's 17-minute walk-off during the final after Morocco was awarded a stoppage-time penalty, which is a breach of Article 82. Morocco are declared winners with a 3-0 scoreline. Mane said he is "deeply disappointed not just for Senegal, but for African football as a whole."
The Senegalese Football Federation said it would appeal CAF’s decision at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, calling it “unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable.”
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Sadio Mane has some strong words regarding a recent CAF decision - one that has rocked African football. The star suggests that something is amiss, hinting at a problem that goes beyond the field.
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