Senegal parade AFCON trophy in Paris ahead of their friendly with Peru

Senegal have publicly presented the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy in Paris ahead of their international friendly against Peru, despite the controversy surrounding their claim to the continental crown.

The display comes in the wake of a dramatic turn of events that has cast uncertainty over the final outcome of the tournament.

Senegal were initially crowned champions after winning the AFCON final, sealing what was celebrated as a historic triumph for the West African nation.

However, the situation took a sharp twist 57 days later when the Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced that its appeals board had overturned the result, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory.

The ruling effectively stripped Senegal of the title, triggering widespread debate and confusion across the football community.

In the immediate aftermath of the decision, Senegal moved swiftly to challenge the ruling.

The federation confirmed it would escalate the matter to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), signaling its intention to contest the outcome through formal legal channels.

Despite the ongoing dispute, Senegal’s decision to present the AFCON trophy before the friendly against Peru appears to be a symbolic gesture—one that reflects both pride in their on-field performance and defiance in the face of the ruling.

The case is expected to continue drawing attention in the coming weeks, with a final decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport likely to determine the ultimate fate of the contested title.