Krépin Diatta expressed his frustration and anger after Senegal’s early exit from the 2023 AFCON. The Senegalese midfielder, who played as a wing-back in the match against Ivory Coast, did not hide his grievances towards the refereeing decisions, which he believed favored the Ivory Coast team. However, his emotions got the better of him, and he made strong remarks before facing the media.
In a video that quickly went viral, Diatta can be heard saying, ‘You have killed us, you are corrupt. Keep your African Cup.’ The player directed these words towards a CAF media officer who was present at the scene. According to other witnesses, Diatta repeated the accusations of corruption towards other individuals as well. The Confederation of African Football has taken notice of these allegations and has initiated an investigation.
According to Sport News Africa, the CAF will thoroughly analyze the video footage and gather testimonies from its staff members present during the incident to determine the intended targets of Diatta’s accusations. If it is established that Diatta was directly accusing the CAF of corruption, he could face a suspension for several matches along with a possible fine. On the other hand, if the allegations were not specifically directed at the CAF, he may escape disciplinary action.
