AFCON, Morocco and Senegal
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The Senegalese Football Federation has made extensive complaints about the way its national soccer team is being treated in Morocco ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against the host.
After winning Group D by going undefeated during the group stage, Senegal had the joint best defensive record, allowing only one goal in group stage play. Pushing to the knockout stage, they were able to fend off Sudan before Mali's red card made advancing past the quarterfinals a breeze.
In a statement posted on social media on the eve of the final in Rabat on Sunday, the Senegalese football federation has accused AFCON 2025 organisers of “clear lack of adequate security measures” for their team as well as poor accommodation and training facilities among other issues.
Morocco hosts Senegal in the final of the Africa Cup of Nations on Sunday, ending a four-week tournament that showcased the continent's best soccer.
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With both teams eyeing their second victory, Morocco enjoys the advantage of local supporters, while Senegal's Teranga Lions are steeled for the contest. Key figures include Brahim Diaz and Sadio Mane.
Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw has urged Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco to remember the importance of the tournament's global image and not to risk continental football unity ahead of Sunday's final.
Morocco is in full celebration mode as the Africa Cup of Nations reaches its decisive stage, with football fever gripping both Casablanca and Rabat.View on euronews