By Ehichoya Janet
The Guinean Football Federation (FGF) has dismissed reports claiming it filed an appeal with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) to challenge Morocco’s 1976 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) victory.
The clarification follows viral claims suggesting Guinea had demanded the 1976 AFCON trophy, citing a reported walkout by Morocco during the tournament’s final match. The rumours gained traction after CAF’s Appeals Board reportedly stripped Senegal of the 2025 AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco, citing violations of Articles 82 and 84 of the competition regulations. Some reports mistakenly drew parallels with past tournaments, linking Guinea to the 1976 edition.
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In a statement released on Sunday, the FGF described the claims as “inaccurate” and “without official basis.”
“In recent days, information circulating on various media, particularly social networks, has falsely suggested that Guinea had taken steps to contest the result of the match between the Syli National and Morocco during this competition,” the statement read.
“The Guinean Football Federation wishes to clarify, in a spirit of responsibility and reconciliation, that this information is inaccurate and has no official basis,” it added.
The federation also provided context on the 1976 AFCON final round. The decisive Guinea-Morocco match took place on March 14, 1976, in Addis Ababa, officiated by Zambian referee Nyirenda Chayu