Following the recent decision by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to strip Senegal of their title from the last Africa Cup of Nations and award it to Morocco, Senegalese footballer Bamba Siss made light of the situation in a post-match interview. With a broad smile, Siss expressed that he was more happy than angry about the situation, stating emphatically that he is still in possession of his medal, saying, 'My medal is with me and no one will take it away.'

In a humorous exchange, Siss also teased his Moroccan teammate Ilias Akhomach about the medal, claiming he would have brought it to him, but Akhomach did not want it. This lighthearted banter took place in the mixed zone after Siss's team Rayo Vallecano faced off against Samsunspor, where the Senegalese star seemed to maintain an upbeat spirit amidst the controversy surrounding the title change.

This incident adds a touch of humor to an ongoing issue that has engaged the African sports community for over two months. The Senegalese side maintains a strong sentiment towards keeping the symbolic value of their historical win on the field, despite the CAF's delayed administrative decisions. The exchange serves to highlight the resilience and camaraderie in African football, even in the face of contentious developments.