Senegalese newspapers reacted angrily to the Africa Cup of Nations trophy celebration, calling what happened “a blatant injustice” and insisting the title was not awarded in fair conditions.
The press coverage focused on decisions that, in their view, played a direct role in shaping the outcome of the tournament, with several outlets arguing that Senegal were wronged at key moments.
Some reports described the refereeing as decisive and questioned how certain incidents were handled, saying the competition’s biggest moments were marked by controversy rather than pure football.
The same coverage also highlighted what was revealed after the final, pointing to information that surfaced about the match incidents and the way they were judged during the tournament, which fueled the sense of frustration in Senegal.
While acknowledging the champion’s celebrations, the Senegalese media maintained that the tournament ended with unresolved questions, and that the feeling of unfairness will linger long after the final whistle.
