Senegal offer to return AFCON medals to ease Morocco tension
Senegal have made a striking diplomatic play, offering to return their AFCON 2025 medals to Morocco this week to defuse tensions tied to the tournament’s hosting dispute. The move comes amid growing friction off the pitch, with football caught in a wider political standoff.
“Football should bring us together, not push us apart,” a Senegal FA source said.
Morocco responded with measured optimism: “It’s a positive signal, but discussions must continue.”
The rare proposal underlines how far the situation has escalated, as both sides now look to reset relations without damaging the spirit of African football.