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Senegal's Security Worries Before Africa Cup Showdown

Rabat, MoroccoSaturday, January 17, 2026
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Senegal's football team is in Morocco for the Africa Cup final, but safety concerns overshadow their preparations.

Chaotic Arrival in Rabat

When the team arrived in Rabat, fans rushed them. Players had to push through crowds just to get to their bus.

Issues Raised by the Senegalese Football Federation (FSF)

  • Hotel Concerns: The FSF isn't happy with the accommodation.
  • Ticket Problems: They're upset about the tickets for their fans.
  • Training Pitch Dispute: They don't like sharing the training pitch with Morocco.

Security Concerns

The FSF says there wasn't enough security. They believe players and staff were in danger.

Coach's Statement

Coach Pape Thiaw agrees, stating:

"What happened wasn't right. Players could have been hurt. I hope this doesn't happen between 'brother countries.'"

Senegal's Goal

Senegal wants to win the Africa Cup again. They won it last time in 2022. But first, they need to feel safe. They hope Morocco can fix these issues so they can focus on the game.

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