The corruption allegations surrounding Senegal’s victory over Morocco in the final of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations are taking an increasingly contentious turn, as Senegalese journalist Pape Alé Niang, Director General of Senegal’s public broadcaster RTS1, fuels the controversy by circulating a misleading video questioning FIFA’s neutrality. Despite the claims having been debunked, the rapid spread of this misinformation raises questions about possible political