The “towel case” from the Africa Cup of Nations final has taken a new turn after CAF’s head of the Referees Committee placed responsibility on Senegal’s goalkeepers.
In comments about the incident that drew attention during the final, the official said the problem started because of the actions of the Senegal goalkeepers, stressing that what happened was not linked to any decision by the match officials.
The issue, which became widely discussed after the final, revolves around towels used near the goal area, in a scene that sparked debate during the decisive moments of the match.
CAF’s refereeing chief explained that the responsibility lies with the Senegal keepers, pointing to their role in creating the situation that later turned into a controversy.
The statement comes as the “towel case” continues to be one of the most talked-about moments from the AFCON final, with questions raised in recent days about what exactly happened and who should be held accountable.
