"Senegal paraded the Africa Cup of Nations trophy prior to their friendly against Peru, despite being officially stripped of the title. Captain Kalidou Koulibaly and his teammates took part in a lap of honour before placing the trophy in the stadium's presidential box."
"Football chief Abdoulaye Fall described the decision to overturn Senegal's triumph as the 'most blatant administrative robbery in the history of our sport.' He insisted that 'Senegal will not bend the knee and will not compromise its values.'"
"The Confederation of African Football announced that the title had been awarded to Morocco almost two months after a controversial final won by Senegal. Senegal's players initially refused to play after Morocco was awarded a contentious penalty."
"Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which has stated it will rule on the matter 'as swiftly as possible.' The friendly against Peru is part of Senegal's preparations for the World Cup."
Senegal displayed the Africa Cup of Nations trophy before a friendly match against Peru, despite being stripped of the title. Football chief Abdoulaye Fall condemned the decision as an administrative robbery. The Confederation of African Football awarded the title to Morocco following a controversial final where Senegal initially refused to play after a disputed penalty. Senegal has lodged an appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport. The friendly match serves as preparation for the upcoming World Cup, where Senegal will compete against France, Norway, and either Bolivia or Iraq.
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