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Senegal affirms its respect for Morocco after the controversial AFCON final and Sonko calls for calm and warns against politicizing sports

Senegal affirms its respect for Morocco after the controversial AFCON final and Sonko calls for calm and warns against politicizing sports

Senegal Calls for Reconciliation with Morocco Following Controversial 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko called for calm and reconciliation with Morocco, emphasizing the importance of preserving the historical and fraternal ties between the two countries, despite the tension that marred the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final on Sunday evening, January 18, 2026, in Rabat. This call came after Senegal won its second title in history with a 1-0 victory after extra time, in a match marked by dramatic and chaotic moments that sparked widespread controversy. Details of the Incident and the Course of the Match The referee awarded a penalty to Morocco in the eighth minute of stoppage time, prompting Senegal's coach, Pape Thiaw, to order his players to walk off the pitch in protest. The players left the field for 15 minutes amidst heightened tension and minor clashes between some Senegalese fans and security forces in the stands, resulting in the arrest of…

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