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AFCON Fallout: Issa Ndiaye Sacked by Moroccan Club Amid Controversy

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Senegalese midfielder Issa Ndiaye has been released by Moroccan second-division club USM Oujda following remarks considered disrespectful toward the Confederation of African Football.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶

The club announced that Ndiaye’s contract was terminated after he allegedly criticised CAF’s decision to revoke Senegal’s 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title. His comments, which were made publicly after the ruling, reportedly angered club officials, prompting them to sever ties with the player.

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The controversy stems from CAF’s appeal board decision to overturn the outcome of the final against the Morocco national football team. Senegal had initially secured a 1-0 victory, but the result was later nullified.

CAF ruled that Senegal violated competition regulations after their players walked off the pitch for 17 minutes during stoppage time in protest over a disputed penalty. The governing body deemed the action a forfeiture, awarding the title to Morocco in a highly contentious decision.

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The ruling, which came two months after the final, has triggered widespread debate across African football, with many questioning its timing, consistency, and implications for the credibility of Confederation of African Football.

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