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Idrissa Gana Gueye Responds to AFCON Title Shocker: 'No One Will Be Able To Take That Night'

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News18•18-03-2026, 15:34

Idrissa Gana Gueye Responds to AFCON Title Shocker: 'No One Will Be Able To Take That Night'

•Morocco awarded AFCON title after Senegal forfeited the final by walking off the field in protest.
•Senegal's 1-0 victory turned into a 3-0 defeat by Confederation of African Football (CAF) appeals committee.
•Idrissa Gana Gueye posted an emotional message on Instagram, emphasizing the team's dignity and shared experience.
•Senegal players protested a penalty awarded to Morocco by leaving the field for 15 minutes during the final in Rabat.
•Tournament regulations state that a team leaving the ground before the match end without authorization is considered a loser.

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