Following the unexpected and controversial decision to award the title of CAN 2025 to Morocco after the final match, Abdoulaye Sow, the Secretary General of the Senegalese Football Federation, has firmly stated that Senegal will retain the championship trophy. The announcement has sparked widespread disbelief and discontent among players, officials, and fans alike, all of whom are struggling to comprehend this decision that seemingly overturns the result of the final match held two months prior.

Sow expressed his frustration during an interview on RTS1, a Senegalese television channel, stating that the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is facing immense criticism over this matter, labeling it as 'rotten.' He conveyed that the reactions from stakeholders in football and the broader national community demonstrate a total outrage over the CAF's decision, which he believes undermines the integrity of the sport and the competition itself.

The implications of this event extend beyond mere sportsmanship, as it calls into question the governance of football in Africa and the credibility of its leading institutions. By standing firm in his assertions, Sow not only positions the Senegalese Football Federation against CAF but also rallies national pride and unity amidst what many consider an egregious error in judgment by the continental football governing body.