Senegal coach defends AFCON final walk-off.

Senegal coach Pape Thiaw defended his team’s walk-off during the AFCON final against Morocco, citing it as an emotional response to perceived bias. Senegal initially left the field in stoppage time but returned at Sadio Mane’s persuasion for Morocco’s penalty kick. The match ended with Senegal winning 1-0 after extra time. FIFA President criticized the walk-off, and the Moroccan Football Federation pursued legal action due to the disruption caused.

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