Guardiola questions transparency in AFCON title decision
Pep Guardiola has voiced his surprise at the Confederation of African Football's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco. The Manchester City coach suggested the verdict was made without transparency and criticized the process as being conducted "behind the scenes." His remarks come amid ongoing concerns about decision-making in major football competitions. Guardiola also confirmed that James Trafford will start as goalkeeper for Manchester City in their upcoming Carabao final against Arsenal.
Match highlights
- Pep Guardiola expressed confusion over the Confederation of African Football's decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco.
- He suggested the ruling was made without transparency and criticized the "behind-the-scenes" nature of the verdict.
- The decision followed Senegal forfeiting the final after a successful protest by the Moroccan football federation.
- Guardiola confirmed James Trafford will start as goalkeeper for Manchester City in the Carabao final against Arsenal.
- He commented that players can be happy or unhappy with such decisions, but emphasized the importance of doing their best.
