Football/ Senegal lodges formal complaints ahead of AFCON final against Morocco
The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has publicly criticized the treatment of its national team ahead of Sunday’s Africa Cup of Nations final against Morocco, citing serious organizational failures.
In a statement released early Saturday, the FSF highlighted a “clear lack of adequate security” upon the team’s arrival in Rabat, exposing players and staff to overcrowding and risk.
The federation also stated it had to formally intervene to secure appropriate five-star hotel accommodation after initial arrangements were deemed unacceptable.
Further complaints include a disputed training facility. Senegal refused to use the Mohammed VI Complex, where Morocco has trained throughout the tournament, citing “sporting fairness,” and was still awaiting an alternative venue confirmation.
Ticketing has also emerged as a point of contention, with Senegal allocated only 2,850 tickets—a number the FSF calls “insufficient” and restrictive for its supporters.
The federation has called on the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the local organizing committee to immediately address these issues to ensure fairness, security, and the spirit of the competition.
The final, set for Rabat’s Prince Moulay Abdellah Stadium, pits Senegal against host nation Morocco, both seeking their second continental title.
