HIBAPRESS – Mohammed Zarriouh
In an exciting development, everyone awaits the final decision from the Court of Arbitration for Sport regarding the ongoing dispute between Morocco and Senegal, a decision that could shake the foundations of the African football world.
The case concerns the re-evaluation of the individual awards that were given in the last continental tournament, foremost among them the Best Player award, which went to Sadio Mané. With the Moroccan national team winning the continental title, it seems that the Court of Arbitration for Sport may open the door to the re-awarding of this prize. Reports indicate that the Court of Arbitration may ask Sadio Mané to return the award he received, to bring about an unprecedented change in the history of the tournament, which may provoke mixed reactions among fans and the media. This decision may redraw the contours of the competition for individual awards in African tournaments organized in Morocco and cause a shock in the sports community.
But the excitement doesn't stop here, as the Best Player award is likely to go to Ibrahim Diaz, who amazed everyone with his outstanding performance during the 35th edition of the African Cup of Nations, and presented an exceptional technical level that made it difficult to ignore him. If the decision is issued in his favor, Ibrahim Diaz will become a new champion in this exciting battle for awards.
Eyes are now fixed on the Court of Arbitration for Sport, where the final decision will determine whether the Best Player award will go to Ibrahim Diaz or whether Sadio Mané will keep it, leaving this case open to unexpected possibilities in the African football world.





