Senegal withdraws from African Cup final citing CAF corruption
The Government of Senegal has officially withdrawn its team from this year’s Africa Cup Winners' Trophy, declaring that it is not returning to a tournament organized by what they describe as an "corrupt" Confederation (CAF). In response to their decision on Mar 18 at noon which was confirmed earlier in the day with accusations against Morocco's favorable treatment under CAF rules.
Key Points
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1Senegal has officially withdrawn the Copa Africa trophy from CAF due to corruption allegations within African Union organizations.
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2The Senegalese government is requesting an international investigation into alleged bribery and malpractice at both CAS and CAF levels following their decision not return the cup, citing unfair treatment of Morocco.
Developments
Perspectives
The Senegalese government is requesting an international investigation into corruption within the CAF.
— [Mar 18, 18:08] Σενεγάλη: Η κυβе́ρνηση ζητά διεθνή ερευνα για διαφθορα στους κολπους της CAF (Dimokratia.gr)The Senegalese government is seeking an investigation into corruption within the African Union.
— [Mar 18, 17:35] Η κυβέρνηση της Σενега́λης ζητα ερευνα για διαφθορα στην Αφρικανικη Συνομοσπονδι (Naftemporiki.gr)Senegal will not return the African Championship trophy, citing corruption in CAF and appealing directly to CAS.
— [Mar 18, 09:35] Δεν θα επιστρέψει το τροπαιο του Πρωταθλητη Αφρικης η Σενεγαλ – 'Η AFικανική Ομοσπονδία ειίναι διεфθορμενη' (Ertnews.gr)Senegal is appealing to CAS and accusing Morocco of receiving undue leniency.
— [Mar 18, 09:24] H Σενегаλ προσφευγει στο CAS και καταγγελλει 'ευνοια' υπερ του Μαροκου (Feeds.feedburner.com)Senegal describes the decision to strip them of their Copa Africa as unacceptable and an act against sportsmanship.
— [Mar 18, 09:24] Σενегаλ για την αποφαση αφαιρεσης του Copa Africа 'Η CAF ειίναι διεфθορμενη' (Documentonews.gr)