The government of Senegal has called for an “independent international investigation into suspected corruption” at the governing body of African football (Caf), following the decision to controversially strip the team of its Africa Cup of Nations title and award the trophy to Morocco.
It comes after the Caf Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited the Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco in January when their players abandoned the pitch in protest of a late penalty being awarded to their opponents. Senegal went on to win the final against Morocco in extra time, but the tournament hosts have now been awarded a 3-0 victory, two months after the match.
