Former Senegalese footballer El Hadji Diouf has made a claim regarding a phone call from former President Macky Sall before the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final between Senegal and Morocco. However, as of June 16, 2026, no official or credible news source has verified this statement. The 2022 AFCON final, held on February 6, 2022, in YaoundΓ©, Cameroon, saw Senegal defeat Egypt on penalties, not Morocco.
Diouf, a two-time African Footballer of the Year, has not provided specific details about the alleged call, and no recordings or transcripts have been released. The claim appears to be unsubstantiated, as major outlets like BBC Sport, Reuters, or AFP have not reported on it. The match in question was Senegal vs. Egypt, not Morocco, which raises questions about the accuracy of Diouf's recollection.
Given the lack of verifiable evidence, this story remains unconfirmed. Readers are advised to treat this claim with caution until official sources provide confirmation. The Senegalese Football Federation has not commented on the matter.
