Senegal Claims Morocco Sabotage Ahead of Final
Senegal Protests Treatment ahead of African Cup of Nations Final
The Senegal national football team formally protested to the Confederation of African football (CAF) on Saturday, January 17, 2026, alleging unfair treatment in the lead-up to the 2025 African Cup of Nations final against host nation Morocco. The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) cited concerns regarding security, hotel accommodations, training facilities, and ticket allocation.
The FSF’s complaint, reported by ESPN [ESPN Link], details issues stemming from Senegal’s travel from Tangier, where they defeated Egypt in the semifinal, to Rabat. The team traveled by train on Friday afternoon but reported insufficient security upon arrival.
The FSF expressed disappointment that the team was forced to navigate through a crowd, which they believe compromised their safety.
Specifically,the FSF’s complaint highlighted four areas:
- Security: Concerns over inadequate protection during arrival in Rabat.
- Hotel Accommodations: Details of dissatisfaction with the provided lodging were included in the complaint.
- Training Facilities: The FSF questioned the quality and availability of training grounds.
- Ticket Allocation: The federation raised issues regarding the distribution of tickets for the final match.
The African Cup of Nations final is scheduled for Sunday in Rabat, or Monday at 2:00 AM Western Indonesian Time (WIB).