Video: Senegal challenge CAF and celebrate the African Cup of Nations in Paris

The “Lion of Teranga” appeared with the trophy in front of the fans against the decision of the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to take the title away from them.

It’s progress Kalidou KoulibalyWith the trophy in his hands, his teammates entered the stadium in their sports clothes in a small ceremony hosted by Senegalese star, Youssou Ndour, before the players began the ceremony, where the trophy was passed from player to player.

Another leader got on The national team of Senegal Goalkeeper Edouard Mendy went to the presidential stadium to place the trophy in front of Abdoulaye Fall, President of the Senegalese Football Federation, and several figures.

The match against Peru is the first game of the “Lions of Teranga” since the last one African Cup of Nations On January 18 in Rabat, they won 1-0… The Moroccan national team Host.

The Senegalese players had temporarily left the field at the time to protest the penalty awarded to Morocco.

The Appeal Committee of the Confederation of African Football (enough) had withdrawn the victory from Senegal, according to Articles 82 and 84 of the rules of the competition, which states that if “the team refuses to play or leaves the field before the end of the official time,” then “it is considered a failure and is removed from the competition.

The Senegalese Football Association appealed the decision before the Court of Arbitration for Sport (TAS), confirming that it was following what it considered to be its rights.