The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has accused Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 host nation, Morocco, of deliberate sabotage ahead of Sunday’s final, citing a series of logistical failures and actions it said undermined the team’s preparations.
In a statement released on Saturday, the FSF alleged systematic hindrance of its national team’s build-up to the final, warning that the incidents threatened “sporting fairness, jeopardizing the integrity of the continental showpiece,” and formally alerted the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to what it described as serious organizational shortcomings.
In the statement titled “Concerns regarding the organization of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final,” the FSF complained of inadequate security at the Rabat train station on the team’s arrival, hotel accommodation issues that required an official protest before a five-star facility was allocated, and the proposed use of the Mohammed VI Complex for training, which it rejected on grounds that it serves as Morocco’s base. “This deficiency exposed the players and technical staff to close proximity and risks incompatible with the standards of a competition of this magnitude,” the FSF said, adding that it had yet to be officially informed of its designated training venue.
The federation also protested ticket allocations at the 53,000-capacity Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, where Senegal reportedly received fewer than 3,000 tickets and only two VVIP passes despite significant demand.