The Saudi Al-Nassr star, Sadio Mane, made strong statements against the Confederation of African Football following the controversial decision to strip his national team of the Africa Cup title.

Mane's statements came after the title was awarded to the Moroccan national football team instead of the Senegalese national football team, a move that sparked widespread controversy across the continent.

The player emphasized that what happened went beyond the limits of sports competition, stressing that such decisions harm the spirit of football that both players and fans believe in.

Mani pointed out that there are significant issues within the football system, considering that some off-field decisions directly affect the outcomes of tournaments.

He added that this situation kills the passion of the fans, despite the great efforts made by the players on the field.

The Senegalese captain explained that the disappointment is not limited to his national team alone but extends to encompass African football as a whole.

He emphasized at the end of his speech the necessity of achieving justice and transparency, affirming that the fans deserve fair competitions that reflect the value of the game on the continent.