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CAF's Decision to Strip Senegal of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Title is 'Very Risky': Researcher

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CAF's Decision to Strip Senegal of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Title is 'Very Risky': Researcher

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CAF's Decision to Strip Senegal of Their 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Title is 'Very Risky': Researcher

"I think that if Senegal presents a strong case, it would allow them to reinstate the result on the field," law professor Mbaye Jacques Diop told Sputnik Africa.

However, he also advised that the focus should remain on the essential task of preparing for the World Cup.