The Ministry of African Integration, Foreign Affairs, and Senegalese Abroad issued a statement on the occasion of the Africa Cup of Nations final, which will bring together the national teams of Senegal and Morocco on Sunday, January 18.
The ministry emphasized that “this final match is, above all, an opportunity to celebrate the spirit of brotherhood that unites the Senegalese and Moroccan peoples, who are linked by deep historical, economic, humanitarian, and spiritual ties.”
The statement recalled the strength of the long-standing relations of friendship and solidarity between the two countries, noting that “these relations are based on mutual respect and a shared vision of African and international challenges, and have been continuously strengthened over decades.”
The ministry praised what it described as the “exemplary cooperation” shown by the Kingdom of Morocco since the start of the Africa Cup of Nations, affirming the Senegalese authorities’ satisfaction with the steadfastness of this spirit of brotherhood and expressing its gratitude to the Moroccan government.
“Senegal considers sport, particularly football, to be an effective tool for bringing people together and promoting cohesion between peoples, stressing that the upcoming final should be seen as a celebration of African talent, the unity of the continent, and the strong brotherhood between the Senegalese and Moroccan peoples, far from any circumstantial considerations.”
The ministry called on all stakeholders, supporters, and the general public to act responsibly, respectfully, and fairly in order to preserve the strength of Senegalese-Moroccan relations and protect the image of African football on the international stage.
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