Senegal's Diatta: 'I'll Feel Like African Champion for Life, Regardless of CAS Decision'

Krepin Diatta, the Senegal national team and AS Monaco player, affirmed that he would consider himself an African champion, regardless of the ruling issued by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) regarding the Africa Cup of Nations final.

Despite the decision by the CAF Appeals Committee, which declared Morocco champions of Africa after ruling Senegal's withdrawal, the Senegalese Football Federation organized a ceremony today at the Stade de France in Paris, the French capital, to celebrate the continental title before the friendly match against Peru.

After the match, which Senegal won 2-0, Diatta stated in media remarks: "This decision might seem surprising to some, but the important thing is that we have officials following the matter. We did what was required throughout the month, and the world witnessed that we deservedly won the Cup."

He added: "Whatever happens, I will always feel like an African champion for life, and my teammates feel the same way. The final decision now rests with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), and we will let them handle it."