Bassirou Diomaye Faye, President of Senegal / DR ‹ › Senegal has responded with "regret and indignation" following the African Football Confederation (CAF) Appeals Jury's decision to strip its national team of the 2025 African Champion title, the presidency announced in a statement on Wednesday. Following the government's response, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has now taken direct involvement in this sports dispute, which is supposed to be managed by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF). He has instructed the government, particularly the Minister of Sports, to "take all necessary and prompt measures" with the FSF to file appeals with the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). The CAF's decision has sparked a strong political reaction in Dakar. Senegal intends to officially challenge the withdrawal of its 2025 African Champion title and defend its national team on the continental stage.
