Senegalese football: unity amid african championship controversy

Bassirou Diomaye Faye, le chef de l’État sénégalais, lors de la cérémonie de réception de l’équipe nationale à son retour de la CAN, au Palais de la République, à Dakar, le 20 janvier 2026.

Just under two months ago, the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) showcased remarkable unity. This collective stance emerged following a contentious ruling by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeal jury, which controversially stripped the Teranga Lions of their African champion title, subsequently awarding it to Morocco. In response, the FSF rallied decisively behind its president, Abdoulaye Fall, to prepare an official appeal before the esteemed Court of Arbitration for Sport.