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Senegal defender Ismail Jakobs ignites fierce controversy with explosive claims. He accuses hosts Morocco of deliberately poisoning three Senegal players before the AFCON 2025 final. The allegations surface days after Morocco clinched the title.
Jakobs speaks candidly in a post-tournament interview. He describes alarming incidents that sidelined key teammates. The affected players include Iliman Niang, Krépin Diatta, and Pape Matar Sarr.
The Monaco full-back recounts terrifying symptoms. He insists the illness surpassed ordinary food poisoning. Jakobs states the trio suffered extreme distress.
“I can’t say exactly what happened, because I don’t have all the evidence,” Jakobs declares. He continues with chilling detail. “It wasn’t just a simple case of food poisoning with vomiting or anything like that. Niang, Diatta, and Matar Sarr were really drowning!”
Jakobs emphasizes the severity. He reveals the players struggled to control basic functions. “It was very frightening! All three were unable to pull their tongues back in.” The defender stops short of direct blame. Yet he casts serious doubt on coincidence. “I don’t want to accuse anyone, but this was certainly not an accident,” Jakobs asserts.
Jakobs implies sabotage targeted Senegal’s chances. He suggests the timing raises suspicion. Pre-match meals occurred under shared tournament protocols. Moroccan officials reject the claims outright. The Royal Moroccan Football Federation issues a strong denial. Spokespersons label the accusations baseless and inflammatory.
