In complete disregard for the unfortunate events that took place in the final, during which the coach of the Senegalese national team tried to interfere in the course of the match, and some fans stormed the stadium, and vandalized a number of equipment, the President of the Republic of Senegal, Basserou Diomai Dikhar Fayé, expressed on Tuesday his country’s appreciation to Morocco and its people for the warm reception and hospitality extended to the Senegalese delegations and the national football team during the 2025 African Cup of Nations.
In complete contradiction to the statements issued by the coach and the Senegalese Federation, and at a time when the Senegalese authorities did not issue any official apology for the chaos that occurred, the Senegalese President praised during the official reception for his country’s national team the great efforts made by the Kingdom of Morocco in organizing the event, describing it as successful on the logistical, sporting and humanitarian levels, while emphasizing the quality of the infrastructure, the mobilization of the Moroccan authorities, and the commitment of the Moroccan people to ensure the success of the tournament despite the actions of some Senegalese.
At a time when Morocco announced the legal proceedings before FIFA and CAF, the President of Senegal praised the sportsmanship of the Moroccan national team and its ability to compete, stressing that Morocco presented a model of discipline and professionalism.
Faye reiterated the bonds of friendship and brotherhood between the two countries, calling for strengthening cooperation, especially in the sports field, while emphasizing that respect and discipline must be the basis of any future tournament.
