Video Buzz: Senegal Legend Hajj Diouf Puts Morocco to Three Provocative Questions
24 March 2026
Overview
Senegal's football icon Hajj Diouf responds forcefully to CAF's ruling, arguing that his country deserves the Africa Cup of Nations title in 2025 and raises pointed questions about the final.
The legend asserts Senegal's entitlement to lift the AFCON crown and poses three provocative questions about what happened in the final.
Senegal won 1-0 on Moroccan soil two months ago, but the match featured a brief walk-off by the Lions of Teranga.
CAF's decision on Morocco's appeal could shift the trophy from Senegal to Morocco, in a historic move for the tournament.
The Final Twist
The Senegal Football Federation has filed an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
Diouf told reporters they are awaiting the CAS ruling; in football terms, the world would declare Senegal the champion.
Diouf said the important thing is not who stayed or left the field but who won.
The legend then posed three questions: did we play the full 90 minutes? did we play extra time? did we play off the pitch?
He added the important thing is that Senegal won 1-0 with a goal by Pape Gueye; the world is happy for our victory, and that is what matters.
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Politics of football aside, the narrative continues as fans await the CAS decision.
