By Obaloluwa Joshua, LAGOS
Former Super Eagles captain William Troost-Ekong says the decision to award the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title to Morocco undermined the tournament, Prompt News reports.
The Appeal Board of the Confederation of African Football , CAF, stripped Morocco of the title on Tuesday.
Senegal defeated hosts Morocco 1-0 in a tens final in February.
The Terangha players briefly walked off the pitch in protest after Morocco were awarded a late penalty.
The appeal board ruled that this action breached tournament regulations.
The verdict has generated intense debate within, and outside Africa, and Troost-Ekong has shared his taught on the debate.
“When I first heard the news that the result of this year’s AFCON final between Senegal and Morocco had been overturned, I thought it was a joke. When I realised it was actually real, after reading the official statement from the Confederation of African Football (CAF), it just made me feel quite sad,” Troost-Ekong told The Athletic.
“Every African player wants to win this tournament but would I celebrate now if I was in Morocco’s shoes? Absolutely not. I would feel ashamed to win like this. It wouldn’t feel right. You have to earn it on the pitch. I don’t think I would be able to accept it, but if you publicly decline a medal or trophy then that also becomes a circus. It definitely can’t be celebrated.”
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