Senegal calls for inquiry after being stripped of AFCON title

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by Vedika BAHL
March 18, 2026
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Senegal demands a corruption investigation after the Confederation of African Football stripped it of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title.

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Senegal's football federation is calling for a corruption investigation after the Confederation of African Football revoked the country's 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title. The CAF decision marks a dramatic reversal for the Lions of Teranga, who had claimed the continental championship. Senegal's demand for an inquiry suggests serious allegations of misconduct in the tournament's conduct or administration. The move raises questions about the integrity of African football's premier competition and could trigger broader scrutiny of CAF's governance practices. The stripping of titles at this level is exceptionally rare and signals deep institutional conflict within continental football leadership.

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Senegal has called for a corruption inquiry into the African Football Confederation following the title removal.

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