Tensions are escalating over Senegal’s controversial technical defeat in the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) final, with new developments adding uncertainty.

Reports from Topskills UK Sports claim that Senegal head coach Pape Thiaw recently took the AFCON trophy to a military base, where soldiers were reportedly allowed to take photos with it.

According to the report, the trophy is now being held at the facility under tight security, guarded by armed personnel.

The move is believed to be a precautionary measure amid fears that Senegal could be ordered to surrender the title.

The controversy stems from a decision by the Confederation of African Football, which awarded Senegal a technical defeat and named the Moroccan national football team the champions.

However, the matter is far from settled.

Senegal has filed an appeal, and the case is currently under review by the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS), leaving the final outcome hanging in the balance.

If the ruling ultimately goes in Morocco’s favour, Senegal would be required to officially relinquish the trophy and hand it over—bringing a dramatic end to one of the most controversial AFCON finals in recent history.

For now, the African football community remains on edge, awaiting a decisive verdict that could reshape the tournament’s outcome.