"Senegal's head coach, Pape Thiaw, stated, 'We know we're African champions. It's clear in our minds that competitions and trophies are won on the pitch.'"
"Thiaw emphasized the importance of maintaining focus, saying, 'The most important thing is not to get distracted,' as they prepare for the World Cup."
Senegal celebrated their Africa Cup of Nations title by parading the trophy before a friendly match against Peru, despite being stripped of the title. The Confederation of African Football awarded Morocco the title after Senegal's protest during the final. Senegal's head coach, Pape Thiaw, emphasized that his team remains confident in their championship status and aims to focus on football rather than the controversy. Senegal has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport while preparing for upcoming matches.
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