Morocco–Senegal final: Pape Thiaw praises the excellence of Morocco’s AFCON organisation
A few hours before the Africa Cup of Nations final between Senegal and Morocco, Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw addressed the press in a calm, respectful and sporting spirit.
The Teranga Lions’ tactician was keen to dispel any controversy surrounding refereeing, stating clearly that his team would not engage in any form of protest, regardless of the scenario or the outcome of Sunday’s match, scheduled for 8:00 pm. “Since the start of the tournament, Senegal has never questioned the refereeing. It is an integral part of football, and human error exists,” he said with clarity.
From a sporting perspective, Pape Thiaw assured that his squad is fully prepared, both mentally and tactically, to deal with all possible situations in this highly anticipated final.
In parallel, the Senegalese Football Federation expressed its appreciation to the Kingdom of Morocco for the remarkable quality of the AFCON’s organisation, praising a competition conducted to high standards. The head coach nevertheless regretted certain incidents that occurred during the previous match, stressing that they do not harm one team in particular, but rather affect the image and credibility of African football as a whole.
This measured and responsible stance reflects the spirit of fair play surrounding this prestigious fixture, a symbol of an ambitious and increasingly mature African football.
Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv
