?As Senegal threatened to walk off the pitch following a refereeing dispute during the AFCON 2025 final in Morocco, a decisive intervention by Claude Le Roy changed the course of history. A look back at a major psychological turning point.
?Chaos nearly prevailed. Frustrated by a disallowed goal and the VARs silence, the Teranga Lions briefly considered a forfeit. It was in the stadium corridors that captain Sadio Man sought the counsel of the veteran Claude Le Roy.
?Convinced, Man rallied his troops with a single command: stand tall, no matter the scenario. This choice paid off as Senegal ultimately secured the win, transforming their sense of injustice into a fuel for victory.
?The 2025 African Champion title will forever be marked by this tunnel dialogue, where the clarity of a legend allowed Senegalese talent to prevail until the very end.
