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Abdullah Fall (Senegalese Federation President): "We Will Not Stand Idly By Against What We Consider Administrative Robbery"

Abdullah Fall (Senegalese Federation President): "We Will Not Stand Idly By Against What We Consider Administrative Robbery"

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26 March 2026at11:00

Abdoulaye Fall, President of the Senegalese Football Federation, confirmed that the situation is "serious," emphasizing that the Senegalese Federation will not stand idly by in the face of what he described as "one of the most severe administrative robberies in history."

Fall stated during the press conference held by the Federation concerning their appeal against CAF to CAS: "We will not allow the victory of our players on the field to be stolen, and we will defend their rights by all means."

The President of the Senegalese Football Federation added: "The issue goes beyond a football match; it is linked to the interest of African football."

Abdoulaye Fall continued: "There is unjustified diplomatic blackmail, and we will continue our actions to defend our position."

The Senegalese Football Federation had filed an appeal yesterday, Wednesday, with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) against the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations title. This came after the CAF Appeals Committee converted their 1-0 victory in the final match into a 3-0 defeat for Morocco due to their protest walk-off during stoppage time.

What happened regarding the Senegalese Federation and the Africa Cup of Nations?

The Senegalese Football Federation is appealing to CAS after being stripped of their Africa Cup of Nations title. Their 1-0 final victory was converted to a 3-0 defeat by a CAF Appeals Committee ruling, following a protest walk-off during stoppage time.

Why is the Senegalese Federation appealing the CAF decision?

The Senegalese Federation is appealing because President Abdullah Fall considers the decision "administrative robbery" and an attack on their players' victory. He emphasized that the issue extends beyond a single match, impacting the broader interest of African football.

What actions is the Senegalese Football Federation taking next?

The Senegalese Football Federation is continuing its efforts to defend its position against what it calls "unjustified diplomatic blackmail." They have already filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport and vow to protect their rights by all available means.
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