Nampalys Mendy calls the CAF Appeals Committee’s decision on the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final a “scandal”

The Senegalese midfielder claims that this decision is fuelling ridicule and reinforcing negative stereotypes internationally.

The controversy continues surrounding the controversial decision taken on 17 March by the African Football Confederation’s Appeals Committee to strip Senegal of the African championship title and award it to Morocco. Nampalys Mendy has also commented on this decision, which has caused quite a stir. For the Senegalese international, such a decision undermines Africa’s credibility on the international stage.

It’s a scandal. For me, it’s African football that’s taking a hit. It’s not Senegal, it’s African football. After things like this, nobody respects us. Here in England, they’re talking about this story and laughing about it. People see Africans as clowns. That’s not right. It’s just as ridiculous for the Moroccans.