Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has described the decision by the Confederation of African Football to strip Senegal of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations as a disgrace to African football.
Recall that CAF sensationally stripped Senegal of their title late Tuesday, citing regulations about leaving the field, which players did near the end of the final two months ago.
At the January 18 final in Rabat, Senegal’s players walked off the pitch, led by coach Pape Thiaw, in protest against a penalty awarded late in regulation time to Morocco...READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
When play resumed after a delay of about 15 minutes, Morocco forward Brahim Diaz’s penalty was saved. In extra time, Pape Gueye scored the decisive goal that saw Senegal become champions of Africa for the second time.
Reacting to the development via his official Instagram handle, Evra noted that the real champions are Senegal, not Morocco.
“It’s a disgrace for African football, a scandal. The Africa Cup of Nations has lost all credibility.
“Two months later, they announced that Morocco are champions. I thought it was an April Fool’s joke.
“The real champions are Senegal, and they always will be,” he said.
