The corruption is too much — Mane slams CAF for stripping Senegal of AFCON title for Morocco

Senegal’s star forward Sadio Mané released a pointed statement on social media following the potentially illegal decision from CAF to strip the Teranga Lions of their AFCON 2025 title, transferring the champion's tag to the losing finalist, Morocco.

In a statement on social media, the Al Nassr star expressed immense disappointment in CAF’s decision, accusing the confederation of corruption and a lack of transparency.

“What happened has gone too far. This is not the football we fight for, not the Africa we believe in,” Mane said spiritedly.

“I’m deeply disappointed not just for Senegal but for African football as a whole. We deserve better. The fans deserve fairness, transparency, and respect.

Other Senegal national team stars have also taken to social media in reaction to the shocking decision, sharing celebratory pictures from the final in protest of the boardroom reversal.

As Pulse Sports reported, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have decided to award the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025) title to Morocco, stripping Senegal's Teranga Lions of their title as African Champions.

This decision came after the CAF Appeal Board decided that, in application of Article 84 of the Regulations of the AFCON, the Senegal national team is declared to have forfeited the final match of the 2025 tournament after leaving the pitch in protest of a contentious penalty decision.