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Pape Gueye sends clear message to Moroccans regarding controversial AFCON final
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Senegalese midfielder Pape Gueye, in an interview with L'Équipe, discussed the controversial AFCON final against the Moroccan football team, stating that the Senegal football team remains, in his view, the true champion of Africa. Despite the Confederation of African Football's decision to declare Senegal the loser by forfeit, pending arbitration from the Court of Arbitration for Sport, the player insisted that "victory was decided on the field." He maintained that the match had resumed after its interruption and that all conditions were met to complete the game. Addressing the medal controversy, Pape Gueye clarified Idrissa Gana Gueye's remarks, describing them as ironic. He emphasized, "I am not ready to return my medal," convinced of the legitimacy of Senegal's triumph. The player also praised Sadio Mané's crucial role during the tense moment, stating that the forward encouraged his teammates to return to the field and continue the match "like men," a decision that he believes led to the Lions' victorious outcome. This media statement reopens a case that is far from closed, awaiting the final decision from sports authorities.
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