AFCON 2025: Senegalese Football Federation ultimately cancels its press conference in Rabat

In its initial statement, the FSF had raised concerns regarding certain logistical aspects in Rabat, notably the reception of the delegation, accommodation conditions, training facilities and access to ticketing for Senegalese supporters. According to the Federation, these remarks were intended to ensure the delegation’s safety and respect for the principle of sporting fairness at a major continental event.

However, as discussions progressed with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the Local Organising Committee, several of the issues raised found concrete solutions. According to sources close to the matter, relayed in particular by Lassana Camara, most of the reported shortcomings are now “almost entirely resolved”, making the holding of an additional press conference unnecessary.

Above all, the Senegalese Football Federation wished to express its gratitude and thanks to the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, and more specifically to its president Fouzi Lekjaa, for the exceptional quality of the organisation of AFCON 2025. The FSF praised the high standard of the sporting and hotel infrastructure made available to the Senegalese delegation throughout the competition, as well as the logistical support provided in the various host cities.

These expressions of appreciation underline the professionalism of the Moroccan setup, widely recognised by numerous delegations, and confirm the Kingdom’s ability to host top-level competitions in line with international standards.

A few hours before kick-off of the final, this atmosphere of appeasement and mutual recognition helps to refocus attention on what truly matters: football, fair play and an African final worthy of the continent’s expectations.

Translated from Abderrazzak Boussaid’s French article – le7tv