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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Carl Markham

Everton star Idrissa Gueye blasts ‘ridiculous’ decision to overturn Senegal’s Afcon win

Idrissa Gueye (right) has slammed the decision to strip Senegal of the Afcon title after their walk-off protest in the final (Mosa’ab Elshamy/AP) - (AP)

Senegal midfielder Idrissa Gueye has vehemently dismissed the decision to overturn his nation’s Africa Cup of Nations victory as "ridiculous," asserting that it was their "destiny" to be crowned champions.

The Confederation of African Football (Caf) appeal board controversially awarded the title to Morocco last week, cancelling Senegal’s 1-0 win and imposing a 3-0 defeat.

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