Senegal announces its new list with a photo of the African Cup of Nations in the hands of Pape Thiaw

The signal sent is crystal clear. Despite the designation of Morocco as winner of the 2025 African Cup of Nations by the CAF appeal committee, Senegal still considers itself the rightful winner of the competition. This Thursday, the Lions revealed their selection for the two matches which await them at the end of March. To accompany their list, they chose a photo of Pape Thiaw in which the coach firmly holds the CAN trophy in his right hand.

The publication is part of the communication of the Senegalese federation since the announcement of its dismissal by the Confederation of African Football on Tuesday evening. “CAF is rotten, the reactions around the world after this decision confirm total indignation,” said the secretary general of the federation, Abdoulaye Sow, to the media Le Soleil. The president of the FSF discusses with all those concerned. The fight is far from lost. I want to reassure all Senegalese people. Senegal has the right and victory with it. The cup will not leave the country. »

Matches on March 28 and 31

The Lions remain firm. “I am told that Senegal is going to appeal, which is very important. Each of the 54 African nations has the right to appeal and defend its interests,” said CAF boss Patrice Motsepe.

The matter is far from being closed. She is likely to be talked about for a long time to come. Starting with the returns to the field of the Senegalese. The latter will challenge Peru in Paris on March 28 before returning home to welcome Gambia on the 31st. Injured, Sadio Mané is not on the list.