The Senegalese nationwide crew has raised issues over safety, ticketing, lodging, and coaching preparations forward of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) remaining.
Senegal booked their place within the remaining after defeating Egypt in Wednesday’s semi-final and are set to function within the showpiece match of the event.
In a press release issued on Saturday by the Secretariat of the Teranga Lions to the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) and the general public, the crew mentioned it was compelled to talk out “within the curiosity of transparency and the safety of the Senegal nationwide crew,” following what it described as a number of shortcomings noticed throughout preparations for the ultimate.
The federation highlighted severe lapses in safety throughout the crew’s arrival in Morocco.
It criticised the “clear absence of sufficient security measures” on the Rabat railway station, warning that the scenario uncovered gamers and officers to dangers “incompatible with the requirements and status of a continental remaining.”
Ticketing was additionally recognized as a serious concern. The Senegalese Soccer Federation (FSF) disclosed that it was allotted solely two VVIP tickets for the ultimate, describing the quantity as grossly insufficient in comparison with the semi-final stage.
Though the federation confirmed it had bought the utmost variety of tickets authorised by CAF—300 Class 1, 850 Class 2, and 1,700 Class 3—it mentioned the allocation remained inadequate to satisfy demand.
On coaching preparations, Senegal rejected the proposed coaching venue on grounds of equity.
The FSF mentioned it had formally notified CAF of its refusal to coach on the Mohammed VI Soccer Advanced, noting that the ability serves because the opposing crew’s base camp, thereby elevating issues over sporting integrity.
The federation added that, on the time of issuing the assertion, it had but to obtain official notification of another coaching venue for the Senegalese crew.
Lodging challenges have been additionally raised, with the FSF revealing that it needed to submit a proper written protest earlier than the problem was resolved. In line with the assertion, a five-star resort was finally offered, guaranteeing acceptable restoration situations for the gamers.
The Senegalese Soccer Federation known as on CAF and the native organising committee to take fast corrective motion to uphold the ideas of honest play, equal remedy, and security, which it described as important to the success of Africa’s premier soccer event.