Senegal's Military Is Guarding the Trophy. Literally.
Senegal wins the African Cup of Nations final against Morocco. Months later, a governing body awards Morocco a retroactive forfeit win because Senegalese players briefly left the pitch mid-game.
Senegal's response: keep the trophy. Deploy the military around it. Dare someone to come take it.
This is the most unhinged and correct sports governance story in years.
The 2025 AFCON trophy remains fully guarded and secured in Senegal by their military until further notice. Men at work ππΈπ³ π
A retroactive forfeit ruling stripping Senegal's AFCON title is now a full diplomatic standoff, with the actual physical trophy under military guard in Dakar.
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