Ighalo Slams CAF Ruling: ‘You’re Handing Carragher More Power’
Former Super Eagles striker Odion Ighalo has strongly condemned CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title. The Confederation of African Football cited Senegal’s temporary walk-off in the final as a breach of tournament rules. Speaking on Brila FM with ex-international Ifeanyi Udeze, Ighalo admitted CAF followed the letter of the law but warned the move hurts the competition’s credibility. He believes it reverses progress and hands critics like Jamie Carragher undue influence. The 2019 AFCON bronze medalist argued this scandal fuels foreign media narratives that downplay Africa’s showcase event. He urged stakeholders to protect the tournament’s reputation and resist outside disparagement. Senegal’s Football Federation has appealed to the Court of Arbitration for Sport, with a final decision on the 2025 champions expected shortly.
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