"Renoncer n’est pas une option" : El Malick Ndiaye lance la contre-attaque du Sénégal contre la CAF
January 18, 2026, will remain a pivotal date for Senegalese sport, marking the Lions' victory at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. However, this hard-won trophy is now the subject of an unprecedented legal battle with the Confederation of African Football (CAF). For El Malick Ndiaye, President of the National Assembly, this victory transcends mere sporting achievement: it symbolizes a people who refuse to bow down.
In a statement on C, the Speaker of the National Assembly praised the players' spirit on the pitch. According to him, the Lions embodied Senegalese resilience.
"Every duel won, every effort made, every moment of struggle testified to a clear state of mind: that of a nation that never backs down, that transforms obstacles into strength, and pressure into motivation."
For El Malick Ndiaye, this success proves that "perseverance, discipline, and solidarity are more powerful than any adversity." He believes the national team embodied "the spirit of a people standing tall, proud, and determined to write their own history."
The Speaker of the Assembly emphasized the human and diplomatic dimensions of this crisis, mentioning the 18 supporters still imprisoned in Morocco. He stated that their commitment "deserves respect, support, and justice."
He also criticized the CAF's controversial decision, which came after what he called "two months of additional time," a direct reference to the unusual delay in the appeal verdict. On this point, his position is categorical: "The State of Senegal will wage this fight with the same tenacity as its Lions on the pitch. Because here, giving up is not an option."
Beyond the Senegalese case, El Malick Ndiaye calls for a profound paradigm shift across the continent. For him, Senegal has shown the way to an Africa that no longer submits, but decides. "African football deserves a revolution. African football must no longer submit. It must decide."
He concluded by reaffirming that this trophy is above all the "symbol of a people who are moving forward, who are fighting, and who are winning," with the sole motto: "Fullë ak Fayda rek!"
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