Saint-Denis, France, March 27, 2026 (AFP) - 'Everyone knows we are African champions', insists Senegal coach

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2026-03-27

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw insisted Friday that "trophies are won on the pitch" when asked about the decision to strip his team of the Africa Cup of Nations title and declare Morocco the champions. "I am focused on my job. It is important to not be distracted. Everyone knows we are the champions of Africa," Thiaw told reporters at a press conference in Paris, ahead of his team's friendly meeting with Peru on Saturday at the Stade de France. "We are......

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