Senegal in the eye of the storm: How will the disciplinary committees decide the fate of the "Lions of Teranga"?

Senegal in the eye of the storm: How will the disciplinary committees decide the fate of the "Lions of Teranga"?

FIFA President Gianni Infantino's statements following the events of the 2026 Africa Cup of Nations final were not merely a passing reaction, but rather a declaration of war on the organizational laxity in continental stadiums. Infantino, who attended the final, expressed his deep displeasure at the scenes of chaos and the intrusion of fans onto the pitch before the final whistle, as well as reports of security measures failing to protect diplomatic missions and players. He directly accused the organizing committee and the Senegalese Football Federation. Details of the Crisis and Legal Violations: FIFA regulations consider the safety of participants a "red line" that cannot be crossed. This article analyzes in detail the violations captured by surveillance cameras and referee reports, from the excessive use of laser pointers to the stampede that resulted in injuries among fans. Infantino emphasized that football cannot flourish in an environment lacking discipline, threa…