Ekong criticizes CAF for awarding AFCON trophy to Morocco
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong has voiced his disappointment over the Confederation of African Football’s (CAF) decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco. Troost-Ekong said he was initially shocked by the news and believes trophies should be won on the pitch, not by administrative rulings. He expressed sympathy for the Senegalese players, emphasizing the emotional impact of having a victory overturned. Troost-Ekong also stated he would feel ashamed to celebrate a title awarded in such a manner.
Match highlights
- William Troost-Ekong criticized CAF’s decision to overturn Senegal’s AFCON final win and give the trophy to Morocco.
- He said he would not celebrate a title won off the pitch and called the situation “sad.”
- Troost-Ekong shared that he would not want to change the outcome of a final he lost, referencing his own experience as Nigeria’s captain.
- CAF’s Appeals Board ruled on March 17 that Senegal breached tournament rules by walking off the pitch during the final on January 18, resulting in a 3-0 forfeit in Morocco’s favor.
- Senegal’s Football Federation plans to appeal the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport in Lausanne.
