“Come and get it” — Iliman Ndiaye fires shot at CAF after stripping off Senegal AFCON 2025 title

Senegal forward Iliman Ndiaye has delivered a fiery response following the Confederation of African Football’s controversial decision to strip Senegal of their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations crown.

In a ruling that has sent shockwaves across the continent, Confederation of African Football overturned Senegal’s 1-0 victory in the final and officially awarded the title to Morocco—two months after the Lions of Teranga had already celebrated their triumph with a nationwide trophy parade.

The decision has sparked outrage among players, fans, and football figures, and Ndiaye has now added his voice in defiant fashion.

“Come and get it if you can” Ndiaye wrote on X, formerly known as Twitter.

The statement reflects the growing resistance within the Senegal camp, with players and officials refusing to accept the ruling quietly. Ndiaye’s words, brief but powerful, underline the belief among the squad that the title was rightfully won on the pitch.

The controversy continues to escalate, with Senegal’s football authorities already pursuing legal avenues to challenge the decision. Meanwhile, reactions from across Africa suggest the dispute could have lasting implications for the credibility and governance of the game on the continent.

As tensions rise, Ndiaye’s message has quickly become a rallying cry for Senegalese supporters—symbolizing a nation unwilling to let go of what it believes is rightfully theirs