Ziguinchor: A religious leader advocates for spiritual diplomacy for Senegalese supporters in Morocco
The way the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations final unfolded in Morocco is causing concern for many. Following the imprisonment of 18 Senegalese supporters, the CAF decided to strip Senegal of the trophy, a situation that appears to be further straining relations between these two neighboring countries.
In Ziguinchor, the president of the Federation of Religious Associations and Communities in Casamance, Chérif Boun Chamsidine Aidara, said he hopes that Allah "will restore order." Regarding the CAF's decision, he stated that "the CAF wanted to spoil our Lent and Ramadan." "We in Senegal, at least, are devout believers. And we are deeply rooted in our religious and moral values. This CAF decision has been yet another source of motivation to turn to Allah (subhanahu wa ta'ala) and pray."
“God will always do what is best for us. We are in the truth; we are not cheating. We are also in faith and piety,” he emphasized. He affirmed that this issue cannot and must not undermine the relationship between Senegal and Morocco. “We are a brotherly people to the Moroccan people. Sport cannot tarnish the relations between Senegal and Morocco. We have something stronger than sport: our faith.”
Liberation of supporters, a plea for religious diplomacy
Regarding the case of the 18 supporters imprisoned in Morocco, Chérif Boun Chamsidine Aidara advocates for religious diplomacy. He emphasizes that Senegal has significant spiritual connections, particularly in Touba, Tivaouane, and Medina Baye, capable of playing a role in resolving this situation. He requests the dispatch of a delegation composed of religious leaders and representatives of Sharifian families, who could be received by the King of Morocco, to support the ongoing diplomatic efforts.
By Max Euclid Kanfany — via Aminata Sarr
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