Kalidou Koulibaly has issued a powerful and emotional response following the controversial decision to strip Senegal of their Africa Cup of Nations title and award it to Morocco.
In a strongly worded statement shared on social media, the Senegal captain made his stance clear: “It wasn’t given, it was earned. They watch, I keep it. The trophy is there… it’s not moving.” His comments come amid growing tension after the Confederation of African Football ruled that Senegal had forfeited the AFCON final, handing Morocco a 3-0 victory in a shocking post-match verdict.
Koulibaly’s reaction reflects the wider sentiment within Senegal’s camp, where players and officials believe the title was rightfully won on the pitch. The decision by CAF has sparked outrage among fans and football experts, with many questioning the timing and fairness of the ruling.
The situation has further escalated after the Senegalese Football Federation confirmed plans to appeal the verdict at the Court of Arbitration for Sport. Senegal have also requested a temporary suspension of the decision while legal proceedings are underway.