The Senegalese national football team displayed the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) trophy on the pitch before their international friendly against Peru at the Stade de France on Saturday, March 28, 2026. Senegal's football federation (FSF) continues to claim the title, despite being officially stripped of the 2025 championship by the Confederation of African Football (CAF) and the trophy awarded to Morocco.
The controversial display preceded a match where Senegal defeated Peru 2-0. Goals from IsmaΓ―la Sarr and Nicolas Jackson secured the victory for the Teranga Lions in front of a crowd in Saint-Denis.
The backdrop to the event is an ongoing sporting dispute. CAF's decision to award the 2025 AFCON title to Morocco came after Senegal was found to have fielded an ineligible player during the tournament. The Senegalese federation has appealed the decision to the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), maintaining its claim as champions.
The friendly match was part of both teams' preparations for upcoming World Cup qualifying campaigns. The display of the physical trophy was a symbolic act of protest by the Senegalese delegation against CAF's ruling.
