The coach of the South African national team, Belgian Hugo Broos, commented on the decision of the CAF Appeals Committee, which ruled that the Senegal national team was withdrawn from the final match, awarding the Africa Cup of Nations title to the Moroccan national team.

This decision came after a period of controversy following the final match, before the issue was resolved according to the competition's regulations.

Bruce expressed his sympathy for the Senegal national team, pointing out the difficulty of the situation after they celebrated the title for a while before the final decision was made, saying: "It's tough on Senegal, especially after the celebration, but the law is clear."

The South African coach explained that the regulations state that any team leaving the field is considered to have withdrawn, which was decisive in making the decision.

In conclusion, Bruce questioned the reason for the delay in announcing the final decision, despite the clarity of the situation, emphasizing that the prolonged wait was a source of surprise.