Africa Cup of Nations final: Senegal have 'concerns' over treatment in Morocco

Africa Cup of Nations final: Senegal have 'concerns' over treatment in Morocco

BBC general

Key Points:

  • The Senegalese Football Federation (FSF) has raised serious security concerns after the national team’s arrival in Rabat, Morocco, ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations final against hosts Morocco.
  • Players were overwhelmed by fans seeking selfies and had to push through crowds to reach their team bus, prompting the FSF to criticize inadequate security measures.
  • The FSF also expressed dissatisfaction with the hotel accommodations, limited tickets allocated to Senegalese supporters, and being assigned a training pitch at Morocco’s base.
  • Senegal manager Pape Thiaw highlighted the potential danger posed by the chaotic situation, emphasizing that such incidents should not occur between friendly nations.
  • Senegal aims to win the Africa Cup of Nations for the second consecutive time, having