CAN 2025 : Le sacre des « Lions » ou le triomphe de la résilience sénégalaise face à l’adversité
Beyond the trophy lifted on the evening of January 18, 2025, in the "hell of Rabat," Senegal's victory in the last Africa Cup of Nations will remain etched in memory as an act of heroism. At least, according to sociologist and political analyst Mamadou Wane, known as Mao.
Invited to the Sunday program on Sud FM, Objection , he rejoiced in this victory, achieved through sheer determination, "in a climate of widespread hostility." According to him, the Lions have proven that Senegalese football has become a reflection of a nation that refuses to bow down.
First and foremost, tipping his hat to coach Pape Thiaw, Mamadou Wane praised the team's "will to win," which he translated into rigorous tactical discipline. Indeed, he pointed out, the coach's merit lies not only in his choice of players on the pitch, but also in his ability to forge a group with an unwavering, steely mentality.
This team, Wane Mao believes, "didn't just play, they resisted. The players dug deep within themselves that will to win that characterizes Senegalese values." And that's what makes this trophy so special compared to the one from 2021.
This victory is therefore not an accident of history. It is the result of a long and arduous process. The sociologist sees it as the resurgence of the "trigger" of the year 2000, characterized by a political shift led by Senegalese youth. This youth, he emphasizes, infused "mobilization slogans" into sport, such as the famous "Dem ba diekh" (Go for it).
According to Mr. Wane, it is this burning desire to win that is the common thread between the heroes of the 2002 epic (El Hadji Diouf, Tony Sylva, Fadiga, Aliou Cissé, and Pape Thiaw) and this new generation. This latter generation, "born in the fervor of those early world triumphs," grew up with the idea that nothing is impossible. "It is this transmission of leadership that made the difference," he argues.
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Sur le plan strictement réglementaire, la situation est limpide. Le règlement officiel de la Confédération africaine de football (CAF) prévoit des sanctions extrêmement sévères en cas de retrait volontaire du terrain.
L’article 82 est explicite, toute équipe qui quitte la pelouse avant la fin réglementaire du match, sans l’autorisation de l’arbitre, est considérée comme perdante et éliminée de la compétition. L’article 84 va plus loin, en détaillant les sanctions : défaite par forfait (3-0) et exclusion définitive du tournoi.
Le règlement disciplinaire de la CAF confirme cette lecture. Une équipe refusant de poursuivre un match déjà entamé s’expose à une amende minimale de 20.000 dollars et, « en principe », à une défaite par forfait. Dans les cas les plus graves, une disqualification pure et simple peut être prononcée.
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