Moroccan Lawyers' Club Exposes Senegalese Federation's "Thuggery," Threatens Urgent Request to Seize Africa Cup
The Moroccan Lawyers' Club expressed strong astonishment at the content of the press conference held yesterday, Thursday, by the President of the Senegalese Football Federation, accompanied by his legal defense team. The club noted that the conference lacked serious legal discussion and was dominated by terminology far removed from the spirit of the law and the principles of legal advocacy.
In a statement, the Lawyers' Club clarified that the Senegalese Federation President used "warlike" terminology in his speech, in addition to making accusations such as "administrative robbery." The club considered this rhetoric to reflect a state of clear confusion within the Senegalese football apparatus.
The statement regarded the CAF Appeals Committee's decision as a crucial turning point that would put an end to what it termed "thuggery" within African stadiums. It emphasized that the decision thwarts attempts by those seeking to exploit withdrawals as a mechanism to exert pressure and gain sporting advantages.
Regarding the Senegalese Federation President's statements concerning the arrest of 18 fans, the club asserted that describing this as "political blackmail" constitutes an infringement on Moroccan judicial sovereignty. It clarified that the incidents attributed to those arrested are documented with evidence (video) and that the judiciary handles these cases with complete independence and in accordance with the law, free from any other considerations.
The statement also criticized the Senegalese defense team's use of terms such as "slavery" within the context of a sports dispute. It deemed this to reflect a lack of robust legal arguments and an attempt to divert attention from the technical weaknesses of their case.
Furthermore, the Lawyers' Club issued a warning letter to the Senegalese Federation and the management of "Stade de France," threatening legal action against them should the Africa Cup of Nations trophy be displayed before the friendly match between Senegal and Peru tomorrow, Saturday.
Mourad Elajouti, President of the Lawyers' Club, wrote in a post on "X": "The Senegalese Football Federation had announced a ceremony at Stade de France on March 28 to present the Africa Cup of Nations trophy. This celebration is based on a title that was officially withdrawn from the Senegalese Federation by international sports bodies."
He continued: "In a final decision issued on March 17, 2026, the African Union's Appeals Committee returned the title to Morocco. In the absence of a decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport to freeze this, displaying this cup constitutes a violation of all laws. Any continuation of this event will compel us to demand compensation, and we reserve our right to make an urgent request to place the trophy under judicial seizure."
