Why Senegal coach moved AFCON trophy to a military base
Pape Thiaw reportedly moved the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy to a military base after Senegal's AFCON victory. The move comes amid ongoing tensions with Morocco over the title following CAF's controversial decision.
Reports indicate the trophy is now under armed guard at a secure facility, with soldiers permitted to take photographs alongside it. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) overturned Senegal's on-field triumph in the final, awarding Morocco a technical victory on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. The ruling has provoked outrage across Senegal, with officials and fans rejecting what they view as an administrative reversal of the country's earned success. Kalidou Koulibaly has openly criticised CAF's decision.
Senegalese football authorities have reportedly appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), insisting the title was won on merit and should not be decided off the pitch. Federation officials emphasise that the trophy should not be surrendered until the legal process concludes.
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Senegal's AFCON victory faces controversy after head coach Pape Thiaw's surprising move. Tensions with Morocco are high, and the trophy's location raises questions - but what does it all mean?
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