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Senegal Refuses to Return Trophy: 'The Cup Will Not Leave the Country'

Published March 18, 2026, 12:18
Senegal Refuses to Return Trophy: 'The Cup Will Not Leave the Country'

The Senegalese Football Federation is refusing to return the Africa Cup of Nations trophy, despite CAF's decision to declare Morocco the winner following an appeal. Senegal has described the decision as “unfair, unprecedented and unacceptable” and states that the trophy will remain in the country. CAF overturned the result of the final citing violations of the rules by Senegal, imposing a 3-0 defeat and declaring Morocco champions.