Omotayo Fashola
Senegal’s President, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has sparked fresh social media buzz by updating his Facebook profile photo to feature the controversial Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy as a bold backdrop.
This defiant gesture follows CAF’s unprecedented decision to revoke Senegal’s 2025 AFCON championship and retroactively declare Morocco winners—nearly two months after the Lions of Teranga clinched victory.
The football governing body’s Appeals Board controversially nullified Senegal’s hard-fought 1–0 extra-time triumph, citing an alleged rule violation during a brief player protest. The ruling has ignited fury across the African football community.
Senegal’s football authorities remain resolute, refusing to surrender the coveted trophy despite CAF’s mandate.
Abdoulaye Sow, FSF’s Secretary General, made an explosive statement to Le Soleil: ‘CAF’s corrupt machinery has been exposed for the world to see. The global football community recognizes this as daylight robbery.
‘Our president is mobilizing all necessary resources. This battle has just begun.
‘To every Senegalese citizen—stand firm. Justice will prevail. This trophy belongs to our nation and will remain where it rightfully should.’
President Faye’s symbolic profile update serves as a powerful statement of national pride, placing the disputed silverware front and center in his digital presence.
